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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.69, 848.97 and 484.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.69, 848.97 and 484.67 is: 726.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.69 : 848.97 = 484.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.69/848.97 = 484.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.69x = 848.97 × 484.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.69x = 411,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,472.41/566.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.10

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