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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.43, 848.34 and 404.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.43, 848.34 and 404.37 is: 606.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.43 : 848.34 = 404.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.43/848.34 = 404.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.43x = 848.34 × 404.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.43x = 343,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,043.25/565.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.69

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