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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 849.33 and 413.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 849.33 and 413.26 is: 619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 849.33 = 413.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/849.33 = 413.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 849.33 × 413.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 350,991.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,991.99/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.43

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