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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 850.32 and 429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 850.32 and 429.96 is: 645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 850.32 = 429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/850.32 = 429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 850.32 × 429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 365,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,603.59/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.08

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