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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.98, 847.54 and 474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.98, 847.54 and 474.46 is: 710.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.98 : 847.54 = 474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.98/847.54 = 474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.98x = 847.54 × 474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.98x = 402,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,123.83/565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.49

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