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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.20, 848.10 and 566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.20, 848.10 and 566.20 is: 848.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.20 : 848.10 = 566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.20/848.10 = 566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.20x = 848.10 × 566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.20x = 480,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,194.22/566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.10

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