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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.59, 848.82 and 403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.59, 848.82 and 403.38 is: 605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.59 : 848.82 = 403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.59/848.82 = 403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.59x = 848.82 × 403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.59x = 342,397.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,397.01/565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.38

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