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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.33, 846.51 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.33, 846.51 and 455.04 is: 681.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.33 : 846.51 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.33/846.51 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.33x = 846.51 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.33x = 385,193.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,193.59/565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.37

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