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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.22, 848.91 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.22, 848.91 and 469.56 is: 703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.22 : 848.91 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.22/848.91 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.22x = 848.91 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.22x = 398,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,614.18/566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.99

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