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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.79, 848.45 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.79, 848.45 and 301.98 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.79 : 848.45 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.79/848.45 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.79x = 848.45 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.79x = 256,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,213.25/565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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