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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.36, 846.92 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.36, 846.92 and 441.52 is: 661.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.36 : 846.92 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.36/846.92 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.36x = 846.92 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.36x = 373,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,932.12/565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.41

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