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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.07, 846.83 and 489.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.07, 846.83 and 489.86 is: 732.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.07 : 846.83 = 489.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.07/846.83 = 489.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.07x = 846.83 × 489.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.07x = 414,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,831.49/566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.83

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