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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.63, 846.92 and 492.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.63, 846.92 and 492.91 is: 736.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.63 : 846.92 = 492.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.63/846.92 = 492.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.63x = 846.92 × 492.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.63x = 417,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,455.34/566.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.73

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