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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.70, 849.34 and 306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.70, 849.34 and 306.70 is: 459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.70 : 849.34 = 306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.70/849.34 = 306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.70x = 849.34 × 306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.70x = 260,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,492.58/566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.67

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