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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.58, 849.51 and 322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.58, 849.51 and 322.77 is: 483.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.58 : 849.51 = 322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.58/849.51 = 322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.58x = 849.51 × 322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.58x = 274,196.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,196.34/566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.95

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