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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.24, 848.46 and 418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.24, 848.46 and 418.52 is: 628.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.24 : 848.46 = 418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.24/848.46 = 418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.24x = 848.46 × 418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.24x = 355,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,099.60/565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.23

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