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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.79, 849.08 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.79, 849.08 and 444.48 is: 665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.79 : 849.08 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.79/849.08 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.79x = 849.08 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.79x = 377,396.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,396.86/566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.85

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