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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.11, 849.92 and 475.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.11, 849.92 and 475.93 is: 714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.11 : 849.92 = 475.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.11/849.92 = 475.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.11x = 849.92 × 475.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.11x = 404,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,500.05/566.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.53

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