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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 847.76 and 291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 847.76 and 291.46 is: 436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 847.76 = 291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/847.76 = 291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 847.76 × 291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 247,085.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,085.28/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.59

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