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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.16, 847.72 and 482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.16, 847.72 and 482.12 is: 723.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.16 : 847.72 = 482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.16/847.72 = 482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.16x = 847.72 × 482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.16x = 408,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,702.77/565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.16

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