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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.96, 848.22 and 419.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.96, 848.22 and 419.32 is: 628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.96 : 848.22 = 419.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.96/848.22 = 419.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.96x = 848.22 × 419.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.96x = 355,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,675.61/565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.45

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