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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.84, 849.53 and 306.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.84, 849.53 and 306.95 is: 460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.84 : 849.53 = 306.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.84/849.53 = 306.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.84x = 849.53 × 306.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.84x = 260,759.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,759.75/566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.02

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