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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.08, 848.34 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.08, 848.34 and 412.80 is: 619.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.08 : 848.34 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.08/848.34 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.08x = 848.34 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.08x = 350,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,194.75/565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.73

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