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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.83, 849.53 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.83, 849.53 and 323.49 is: 484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.83 : 849.53 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.83/849.53 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.83x = 849.53 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.83x = 274,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,812.84/566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.82

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