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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.47, 849.69 and 530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.47, 849.69 and 530.44 is: 797.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.47 : 849.69 = 530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.47/849.69 = 530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.47x = 849.69 × 530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.47x = 450,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,707.44/565.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.05

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