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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.91, 849.20 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.91, 849.20 and 444.60 is: 665.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.91 : 849.20 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.91/849.20 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.91x = 849.20 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.91x = 377,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,552.10/566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.98

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