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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.48, 847.26 and 436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.48, 847.26 and 436.84 is: 654.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.48 : 847.26 = 436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.48/847.26 = 436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.48x = 847.26 × 436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.48x = 370,117.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,117.06/565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.52

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