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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.60, 849.87 and 444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.60, 849.87 and 444.69 is: 667.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.60 : 849.87 = 444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.60/849.87 = 444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.60x = 849.87 × 444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.60x = 377,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,928.69/566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.02

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