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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.68, 849.48 and 310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.68, 849.48 and 310 is: 464.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.68 : 849.48 = 310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.68/849.48 = 310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.68x = 849.48 × 310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.68x = 263,337.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,337.25/566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.70

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