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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.64, 847.72 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.64, 847.72 and 305.76 is: 458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.64 : 847.72 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.64/847.72 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.64x = 847.72 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.64x = 259,198.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,198.87/565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.24

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