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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.56, 847.50 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.56, 847.50 and 443.28 is: 664.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.56 : 847.50 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.56/847.50 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.56x = 847.50 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.56x = 375,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,679.80/565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.26

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