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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.10, 848.07 and 291.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.10, 848.07 and 291.51 is: 436.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.10 : 848.07 = 291.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.10/848.07 = 291.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.10x = 848.07 × 291.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.10x = 247,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,220.89/566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.71

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