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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 848.16 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 848.16 and 488.88 is: 731.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 848.16 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/848.16 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 848.16 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 414,648.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,648.46/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.77

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