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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 846.99 and 463.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 846.99 and 463.46 is: 693.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 846.99 = 463.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/846.99 = 463.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 846.99 × 463.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 392,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,541.75/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.63

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