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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.51, 848.79 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.51, 848.79 and 305.87 is: 458.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.51 : 848.79 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.51/848.79 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.51x = 848.79 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.51x = 259,615.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,615.15/566.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.28

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