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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.73, 849.01 and 436.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.73, 849.01 and 436.53 is: 653.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.73 : 849.01 = 436.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.73/849.01 = 436.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.73x = 849.01 × 436.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.73x = 370,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,619.37/566.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.96

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