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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 849.15 and 484.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 849.15 and 484.65 is: 727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 849.15 = 484.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/849.15 = 484.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 849.15 × 484.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 411,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,540.55/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.21

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