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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.04, 848.52 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.04, 848.52 and 309 is: 463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.04 : 848.52 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.04/848.52 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.04x = 848.52 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.04x = 262,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,192.68/566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.21

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