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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.14, 848.85 and 444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.14, 848.85 and 444.42 is: 667.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.14 : 848.85 = 444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.14/848.85 = 444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.14x = 848.85 × 444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.14x = 377,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,245.92/565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.53

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