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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.88, 849.60 and 323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.88, 849.60 and 323.58 is: 484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.88 : 849.60 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.88/849.60 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.88x = 849.60 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.88x = 274,913.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,913.57/566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.96

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