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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.44, 848.64 and 437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.44, 848.64 and 437.44 is: 656.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.44 : 848.64 = 437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.44/848.64 = 437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.44x = 848.64 × 437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.44x = 371,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,229.08/565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.53

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