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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 848.68 and 306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 848.68 and 306.11 is: 459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 848.68 = 306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/848.68 = 306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 848.68 × 306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 259,790.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,790.79/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.06

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