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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.46, 848.02 and 552.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.46, 848.02 and 552.49 is: 827.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.46 : 848.02 = 552.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.46/848.02 = 552.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.46x = 848.02 × 552.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.46x = 468,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,520.10/566.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.10

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