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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.46, 846.98 and 410.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.46, 846.98 and 410.65 is: 615.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.46 : 846.98 = 410.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.46/846.98 = 410.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.46x = 846.98 × 410.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.46x = 347,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,812.34/565.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.10

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