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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.77, 848.11 and 468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.77, 848.11 and 468.36 is: 700.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.77 : 848.11 = 468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.77/848.11 = 468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.77x = 848.11 × 468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.77x = 397,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,217.46/566.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.84

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