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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.44, 847.44 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.44, 847.44 and 403.20 is: 604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.44 : 847.44 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.44/847.44 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.44x = 847.44 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.44x = 341,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,687.81/565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.29

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