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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.09, 848.17 and 411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.09, 848.17 and 411.68 is: 616.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.09 : 848.17 = 411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.09/848.17 = 411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.09x = 848.17 × 411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.09x = 349,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,177.26/566.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.82

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