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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.17, 848 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.17, 848 and 304.86 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.17 : 848 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.17/848 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.17x = 848 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.17x = 258,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,521.28/565.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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