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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.49, 849.93 and 412.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.49, 849.93 and 412.15 is: 618.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.49 : 849.93 = 412.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.49/849.93 = 412.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.49x = 849.93 × 412.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.49x = 350,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,298.65/566.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.37

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