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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.30, 848.15 and 545.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.30, 848.15 and 545.30 is: 818.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.30 : 848.15 = 545.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.30/848.15 = 545.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.30x = 848.15 × 545.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.30x = 462,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,496.20/565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.14

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