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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.91, 850.50 and 458.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.91, 850.50 and 458.21 is: 687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.91 : 850.50 = 458.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.91/850.50 = 458.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.91x = 850.50 × 458.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.91x = 389,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,709.73/566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.43

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