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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 847.02 and 498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 847.02 and 498.28 is: 745.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 847.02 = 498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/847.02 = 498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 847.02 × 498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 422,053.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,053.13/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.76

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