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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.74, 850.86 and 323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.74, 850.86 and 323.74 is: 486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.74 : 850.86 = 323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.74/850.86 = 323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.74x = 850.86 × 323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.74x = 275,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,457.42/566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.04

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