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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.60, 849.45 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.60, 849.45 and 310.10 is: 464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.60 : 849.45 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.60/849.45 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.60x = 849.45 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.60x = 263,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,414.45/566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.90

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