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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.23, 994.29 and 565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.23, 994.29 and 565.82 is: 846.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.23 : 994.29 = 565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.23/994.29 = 565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.23x = 994.29 × 565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.23x = 562,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,584.20/664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.97

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