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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.71, 850.03 and 319.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.71, 850.03 and 319.87 is: 479.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.71 : 850.03 = 319.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.71/850.03 = 319.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.71x = 850.03 × 319.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.71x = 271,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,899.36/566.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.79

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