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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.84, 847.23 and 474.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.84, 847.23 and 474.31 is: 710.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.84 : 847.23 = 474.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.84/847.23 = 474.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.84x = 847.23 × 474.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.84x = 401,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,849.66/565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.18

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