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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.07, 845.45 and 483.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.07, 845.45 and 483.99 is: 722.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.07 : 845.45 = 483.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.07/845.45 = 483.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.07x = 845.45 × 483.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.07x = 409,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,186.93/566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.86

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