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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.24, 847.90 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.24, 847.90 and 445.12 is: 666.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.24 : 847.90 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.24/847.90 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.24x = 847.90 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.24x = 377,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,417.25/566.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.53

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