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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.76, 849.12 and 452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.76, 849.12 and 452.48 is: 679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.76 : 849.12 = 452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.76/849.12 = 452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.76x = 849.12 × 452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.76x = 384,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,209.82/565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.10

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