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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.93, 848.90 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.93, 848.90 and 306.14 is: 459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.93 : 848.90 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.93/848.90 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.93x = 848.90 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.93x = 259,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,882.25/565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.21

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