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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.26, 848.48 and 475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.26, 848.48 and 475.13 is: 711.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.26 : 848.48 = 475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.26/848.48 = 475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.26x = 848.48 × 475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.26x = 403,138.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,138.05/566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.93

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