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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.68, 848.56 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.68, 848.56 and 475.14 is: 711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.68 : 848.56 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.68/848.56 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.68x = 848.56 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.68x = 403,184.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,184.80/566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.49

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