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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.74, 848.30 and 435.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.74, 848.30 and 435.42 is: 652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.74 : 848.30 = 435.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.74/848.30 = 435.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.74x = 848.30 × 435.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.74x = 369,366.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,366.79/565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.89

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