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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.95, 848.94 and 411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.95, 848.94 and 411.66 is: 617.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.95 : 848.94 = 411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.95/848.94 = 411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.95x = 848.94 × 411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.95x = 349,474.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,474.64/565.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.50

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