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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.79, 848.48 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.79, 848.48 and 200.48 is: 300.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.79 : 848.48 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.79/848.48 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.79x = 848.48 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.79x = 170,098.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,098.03/565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.64

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