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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.02, 844.66 and 504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.02, 844.66 and 504.66 is: 753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.02 : 844.66 = 504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.02/844.66 = 504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.02x = 844.66 × 504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.02x = 426,266.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,266.12/566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.09

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