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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.26, 846.69 and 436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.26, 846.69 and 436.12 is: 652.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.26 : 846.69 = 436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.26/846.69 = 436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.26x = 846.69 × 436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.26x = 369,258.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,258.44/566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.10

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