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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.27, 778.66 and 471.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.27, 778.66 and 471.98 is: 650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.27 : 778.66 = 471.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.27/778.66 = 471.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.27x = 778.66 × 471.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.27x = 367,512.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,512.71/565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.16

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