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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.19, 849.30 and 319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.19, 849.30 and 319.41 is: 479.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.19 : 849.30 = 319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.19/849.30 = 319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.19x = 849.30 × 319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.19x = 271,275.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,275.51/566.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.12

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