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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.20, 848.28 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.20, 848.28 and 291.48 is: 437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.20 : 848.28 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.20/848.28 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.20x = 848.28 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.20x = 247,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,256.65/565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.47

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