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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.57, 847.71 and 305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.57, 847.71 and 305.38 is: 457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.57 : 847.71 = 305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.57/847.71 = 305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.57x = 847.71 × 305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.57x = 258,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,873.68/565.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.72

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