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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566, 847.52 and 474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566, 847.52 and 474.48 is: 710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566 : 847.52 = 474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566/847.52 = 474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566x = 847.52 × 474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566x = 402,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,131.29/566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.48

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