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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 848.86 and 291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 848.86 and 291.87 is: 437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 848.86 = 291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/848.86 = 291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 848.86 × 291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 247,756.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,756.77/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.79

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