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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 847.65 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 847.65 and 434.97 is: 651.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 847.65 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/847.65 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 847.65 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 368,705.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,705.11/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.50

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