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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.41, 846.72 and 391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.41, 846.72 and 391.59 is: 586.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.41 : 846.72 = 391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.41/846.72 = 391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.41x = 846.72 × 391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.41x = 331,567.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,567.08/565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.42

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