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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.43, 848.22 and 463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.43, 848.22 and 463.96 is: 694.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.43 : 848.22 = 463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.43/848.22 = 463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.43x = 848.22 × 463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.43x = 393,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,540.15/566.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.77

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