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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.43, 849.11 and 306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.43, 849.11 and 306.04 is: 458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.43 : 849.11 = 306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.43/849.11 = 306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.43x = 849.11 × 306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.43x = 259,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,861.62/566.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.77

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