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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.11, 847.67 and 304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.11, 847.67 and 304.97 is: 457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.11 : 847.67 = 304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.11/847.67 = 304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.11x = 847.67 × 304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.11x = 258,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,508.16/565.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.45

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