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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.56, 846.68 and 462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.56, 846.68 and 462.68 is: 692.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.56 : 846.68 = 462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.56/846.68 = 462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.56x = 846.68 × 462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.56x = 391,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,741.90/565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.66

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