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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.68, 848.88 and 451.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.68, 848.88 and 451.30 is: 676.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.68 : 848.88 = 451.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.68/848.88 = 451.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.68x = 848.88 × 451.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.68x = 383,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,099.54/566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.04

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