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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.53, 780.31 and 476.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.53, 780.31 and 476.83 is: 657.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.53 : 780.31 = 476.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.53/780.31 = 476.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.53x = 780.31 × 476.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.53x = 372,076.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,076.79/565.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.93

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