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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.02, 847.06 and 412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.02, 847.06 and 412.92 is: 617.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.02 : 847.06 = 412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.02/847.06 = 412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.02x = 847.06 × 412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.02x = 349,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,768.02/566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.94

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