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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.21, 847.82 and 428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.21, 847.82 and 428.52 is: 642.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.21 : 847.82 = 428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.21/847.82 = 428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.21x = 847.82 × 428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.21x = 363,307.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,307.83/565.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.78

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