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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.68, 850.02 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.68, 850.02 and 445 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.68 : 850.02 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.68/850.02 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.68x = 850.02 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.68x = 378,258.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,258.90/566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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