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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.48, 848.73 and 403.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.48, 848.73 and 403.31 is: 604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.48 : 848.73 = 403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.48/848.73 = 403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.48x = 848.73 × 403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.48x = 342,301.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,301.30/566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.26

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