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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.46, 849.78 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.46, 849.78 and 277.92 is: 416.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.46 : 849.78 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.46/849.78 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.46x = 849.78 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.46x = 236,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,170.86/566.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.92

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