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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 846.06 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 846.06 and 474.12 is: 709.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 846.06 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/846.06 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 846.06 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 401,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,133.97/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.57

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