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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.03, 848.35 and 497.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.03, 848.35 and 497.69 is: 745.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.03 : 848.35 = 497.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.03/848.35 = 497.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.03x = 848.35 × 497.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.03x = 422,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,215.31/566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.92

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