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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.30, 848.22 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.30, 848.22 and 443.80 is: 665.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.30 : 848.22 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.30/848.22 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.30x = 848.22 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.30x = 376,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,440.04/565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.91

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