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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.76, 847.02 and 494.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.76, 847.02 and 494.48 is: 740.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.76 : 847.02 = 494.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.76/847.02 = 494.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.76x = 847.02 × 494.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.76x = 418,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,834.45/565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.30

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