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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.41, 845.33 and 479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.41, 845.33 and 479.70 is: 717.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.41 : 845.33 = 479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.41/845.33 = 479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.41x = 845.33 × 479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.41x = 405,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,502.40/565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.18

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