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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.26, 849.99 and 412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.26, 849.99 and 412.26 is: 618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.26 : 849.99 = 412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.26/849.99 = 412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.26x = 849.99 × 412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.26x = 350,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,415.24/566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.83

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