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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.22, 846.89 and 551.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.22, 846.89 and 551.27 is: 824.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.22 : 846.89 = 551.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.22/846.89 = 551.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.22x = 846.89 × 551.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.22x = 466,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,866.48/566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.53

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