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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 849.33 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 849.33 and 322.78 is: 483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 849.33 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/849.33 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 849.33 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 274,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,150.73/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.71

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