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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.43, 849.87 and 323.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.43, 849.87 and 323.13 is: 484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.43 : 849.87 = 323.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.43/849.87 = 323.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.43x = 849.87 × 323.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.43x = 274,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,618.49/566.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.82

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