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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.60, 849.32 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.60, 849.32 and 475.04 is: 713.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.60 : 849.32 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.60/849.32 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.60x = 849.32 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.60x = 403,460.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,460.97/565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.33

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