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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.81, 848.73 and 306.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.81, 848.73 and 306.01 is: 459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.81 : 848.73 = 306.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.81/848.73 = 306.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.81x = 848.73 × 306.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.81x = 259,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,719.87/565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.02

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