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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 848.99 and 420.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 848.99 and 420.68 is: 630.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 848.99 = 420.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/848.99 = 420.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 848.99 × 420.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 357,146.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,146.76/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.16

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