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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.60, 847.60 and 418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.60, 847.60 and 418.20 is: 626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.60 : 847.60 = 418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.60/847.60 = 418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.60x = 847.60 × 418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.60x = 354,466.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,466.32/565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.71

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