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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.30, 849.44 and 474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.30, 849.44 and 474.82 is: 712.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.30 : 849.44 = 474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.30/849.44 = 474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.30x = 849.44 × 474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.30x = 403,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,331.10/566.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.22

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