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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.14, 847.50 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.14, 847.50 and 442.48 is: 662.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.14 : 847.50 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.14/847.50 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.14x = 847.50 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.14x = 375,001.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,001.80/566.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.38

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