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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.09, 846.95 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.09, 846.95 and 291.03 is: 436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.09 : 846.95 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.09/846.95 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.09x = 846.95 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.09x = 246,488.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,488.23/565.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.19

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