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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.30, 846.82 and 442.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.30, 846.82 and 442.99 is: 663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.30 : 846.82 = 442.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.30/846.82 = 442.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.30x = 846.82 × 442.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.30x = 375,132.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,132.79/565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.60

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