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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.10, 847.35 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.10, 847.35 and 404.10 is: 604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.10 : 847.35 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.10/847.35 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.10x = 847.35 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.10x = 342,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,414.14/566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.87

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