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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.46, 848.07 and 468.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.46, 848.07 and 468.05 is: 700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.46 : 848.07 = 468.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.46/848.07 = 468.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.46x = 848.07 × 468.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.46x = 396,934.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,934.92/566.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.73

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