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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.12, 849.04 and 319.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.12, 849.04 and 319.43 is: 479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.12 : 849.04 = 319.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.12/849.04 = 319.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.12x = 849.04 × 319.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.12x = 271,205.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,205.40/566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.06

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