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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.53, 847.56 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.53, 847.56 and 305.64 is: 458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.53 : 847.56 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.53/847.56 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.53x = 847.56 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.53x = 259,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,042.47/565.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.06

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