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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.70, 849.33 and 437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.70, 849.33 and 437.82 is: 656.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.70 : 849.33 = 437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.70/849.33 = 437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.70x = 849.33 × 437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.70x = 371,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,853.66/566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.17

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