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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.28, 848.35 and 444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.28, 848.35 and 444.32 is: 665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.28 : 848.35 = 444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.28/848.35 = 444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.28x = 848.35 × 444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.28x = 376,938.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,938.87/566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.64

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