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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.68, 846.09 and 479.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.68, 846.09 and 479.82 is: 717.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.68 : 846.09 = 479.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.68/846.09 = 479.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.68x = 846.09 × 479.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.68x = 405,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,970.90/565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.67

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