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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 846.84 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 846.84 and 402.32 is: 602.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 846.84 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/846.84 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 846.84 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 340,700.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,700.67/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.46

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