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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.79, 849.48 and 292.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.79, 849.48 and 292.95 is: 439.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.79 : 849.48 = 292.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.79/849.48 = 292.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.79x = 849.48 × 292.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.79x = 248,855.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,855.17/566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.06

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