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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.43, 847.94 and 443.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.43, 847.94 and 443.93 is: 665.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.43 : 847.94 = 443.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.43/847.94 = 443.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.43x = 847.94 × 443.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.43x = 376,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,422.77/565.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.73

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