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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.88, 848.82 and 411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.88, 848.82 and 411.89 is: 617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.88 : 848.82 = 411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.88/848.82 = 411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.88x = 848.82 × 411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.88x = 349,616.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,616.23/565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.83

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