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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.63, 781.53 and 467.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.63, 781.53 and 467.21 is: 645.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.63 : 781.53 = 467.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.63/781.53 = 467.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.63x = 781.53 × 467.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.63x = 365,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,135.89/565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.54

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