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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.87, 848.81 and 429.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.87, 848.81 and 429.16 is: 643.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.87 : 848.81 = 429.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.87/848.81 = 429.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.87x = 848.81 × 429.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.87x = 364,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,275.30/565.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.74

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