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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 850.46 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 850.46 and 310.44 is: 465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 850.46 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/850.46 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 850.46 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 264,016.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,016.80/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.84

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