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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.58, 849.06 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.58, 849.06 and 322.50 is: 483.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.58 : 849.06 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.58/849.06 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.58x = 849.06 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.58x = 273,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,821.85/566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.29

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