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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.67, 849.20 and 404.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.67, 849.20 and 404.67 is: 606.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.67 : 849.20 = 404.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.67/849.20 = 404.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.67x = 849.20 × 404.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.67x = 343,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,643.74/566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.43

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