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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.75, 848.76 and 305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.75, 848.76 and 305.75 is: 458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.75 : 848.76 = 305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.75/848.76 = 305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.75x = 848.76 × 305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.75x = 259,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,508.37/565.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.70

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