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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.17, 846.61 and 403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.17, 846.61 and 403.36 is: 603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.17 : 846.61 = 403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.17/846.61 = 403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.17x = 846.61 × 403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.17x = 341,488.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,488.61/566.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.16

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