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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566, 848.91 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566, 848.91 and 335 is: 502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566 : 848.91 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566/848.91 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566x = 848.91 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566x = 284,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,384.85/566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.45

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