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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.67, 849.24 and 489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.67, 849.24 and 489.32 is: 733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.67 : 849.24 = 489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.67/849.24 = 489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.67x = 849.24 × 489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.67x = 415,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,550.12/566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.32

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