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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.73, 847.65 and 402.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.73, 847.65 and 402.61 is: 603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.73 : 847.65 = 402.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.73/847.65 = 402.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.73x = 847.65 × 402.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.73x = 341,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,272.37/565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.24

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