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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.67, 849.28 and 306.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.67, 849.28 and 306.79 is: 459.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.67 : 849.28 = 306.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.67/849.28 = 306.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.67x = 849.28 × 306.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.67x = 260,550.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,550.61/566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.79

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