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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.60, 847.48 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.60, 847.48 and 411.32 is: 616.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.60 : 847.48 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.60/847.48 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.60x = 847.48 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.60x = 348,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,585.47/565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.31

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