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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.02, 849.05 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.02, 849.05 and 411.21 is: 616.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.02 : 849.05 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.02/849.05 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.02x = 849.05 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.02x = 349,137.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,137.85/566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.83

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