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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.67, 849.29 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.67, 849.29 and 310.35 is: 465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.67 : 849.29 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.67/849.29 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.67x = 849.29 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.67x = 263,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,575.60/566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.13

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