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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.43, 848.73 and 450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.43, 848.73 and 450.25 is: 674.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.43 : 848.73 = 450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.43/848.73 = 450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.43x = 848.73 × 450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.43x = 382,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,140.68/566.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.65

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