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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.41, 848.13 and 410.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.41, 848.13 and 410.59 is: 615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.41 : 848.13 = 410.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.41/848.13 = 410.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.41x = 848.13 × 410.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.41x = 348,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,227.40/565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.88

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