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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.17, 847.04 and 305.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.17, 847.04 and 305.29 is: 457.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.17 : 847.04 = 305.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.17/847.04 = 305.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.17x = 847.04 × 305.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.17x = 258,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,592.84/565.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.55

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