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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.73, 847.87 and 492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.73, 847.87 and 492.30 is: 737.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.73 : 847.87 = 492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.73/847.87 = 492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.73x = 847.87 × 492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.73x = 417,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,406.40/565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.82

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