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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 847.40 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 847.40 and 474.39 is: 710.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 847.40 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/847.40 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 847.40 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 401,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,995.71/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.34

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