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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.14, 847.68 and 450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.14, 847.68 and 450.04 is: 673.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.14 : 847.68 = 450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.14/847.68 = 450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.14x = 847.68 × 450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.14x = 381,489.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,489.91/566.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.84

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