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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.46, 849.69 and 560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.46, 849.69 and 560.79 is: 841.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.46 : 849.69 = 560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.46/849.69 = 560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.46x = 849.69 × 560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.46x = 476,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,497.66/566.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.19

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