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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.47, 847.74 and 444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.47, 847.74 and 444.27 is: 666.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.47 : 847.74 = 444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.47/847.74 = 444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.47x = 847.74 × 444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.47x = 376,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,625.45/565.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.04

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