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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.56, 849.90 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.56, 849.90 and 451 is: 676.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.56 : 849.90 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.56/849.90 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.56x = 849.90 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.56x = 383,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,304.90/566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.55

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