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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.48, 849.08 and 278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.48, 849.08 and 278.12 is: 416.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.48 : 849.08 = 278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.48/849.08 = 278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.48x = 849.08 × 278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.48x = 236,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,146.13/566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.87

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