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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.03, 850.97 and 445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.03, 850.97 and 445.75 is: 670.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.03 : 850.97 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.03/850.97 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.03x = 850.97 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.03x = 379,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,318.86/566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.14

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