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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.67, 848.75 and 305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.67, 848.75 and 305.37 is: 458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.67 : 848.75 = 305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.67/848.75 = 305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.67x = 848.75 × 305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.67x = 259,182.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,182.79/565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.19

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