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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.58, 849.78 and 443.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.58, 849.78 and 443.82 is: 665.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.58 : 849.78 = 443.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.58/849.78 = 443.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.58x = 849.78 × 443.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.58x = 377,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,149.36/566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.66

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