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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.64, 848.54 and 430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.64, 848.54 and 430.36 is: 645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.64 : 848.54 = 430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.64/848.54 = 430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.64x = 848.54 × 430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.64x = 365,177.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,177.67/565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.60

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