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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.02, 848.85 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.02, 848.85 and 444.34 is: 666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.02 : 848.85 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.02/848.85 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.02x = 848.85 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.02x = 377,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,178.01/566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.37

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