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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.96, 847.17 and 462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.96, 847.17 and 462.28 is: 691.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.96 : 847.17 = 462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.96/847.17 = 462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.96x = 847.17 × 462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.96x = 391,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,629.75/565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.97

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