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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.68, 847.38 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.68, 847.38 and 450.30 is: 674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.68 : 847.38 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.68/847.38 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.68x = 847.38 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.68x = 381,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,575.21/565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.54

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