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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.18, 847.82 and 474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.18, 847.82 and 474.64 is: 710.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.18 : 847.82 = 474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.18/847.82 = 474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.18x = 847.82 × 474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.18x = 402,409.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,409.28/566.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.74

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