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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 848.34 and 428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 848.34 and 428.88 is: 642.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 848.34 = 428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/848.34 = 428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 848.34 × 428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 363,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,836.06/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.09

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