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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.40, 850.32 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.40, 850.32 and 445.08 is: 668.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.40 : 850.32 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.40/850.32 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.40x = 850.32 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.40x = 378,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,460.43/566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.19

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