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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.19, 849.69 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.19, 849.69 and 306.28 is: 459.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.19 : 849.69 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.19/849.69 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.19x = 849.69 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.19x = 260,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,244.12/566.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.64

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