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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.04, 848.44 and 463.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.04, 848.44 and 463.78 is: 695.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.04 : 848.44 = 463.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.04/848.44 = 463.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.04x = 848.44 × 463.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.04x = 393,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,489.50/566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.16

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