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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.62, 849.19 and 410.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.62, 849.19 and 410.97 is: 615.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.62 : 849.19 = 410.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.62/849.19 = 410.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.62x = 849.19 × 410.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.62x = 348,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,991.61/566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.92

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