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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 850.24 and 445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 850.24 and 445.24 is: 669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 850.24 = 445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/850.24 = 445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 850.24 × 445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 378,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,560.86/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.40

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