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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.14, 848.40 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.14, 848.40 and 421.60 is: 631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.14 : 848.40 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.14/848.40 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.14x = 848.40 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.14x = 357,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,685.44/566.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.80

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