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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.52, 848.22 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.52, 848.22 and 436.20 is: 653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.52 : 848.22 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.52/848.22 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.52x = 848.22 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.52x = 369,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,993.56/566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.10

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