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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.92, 848.89 and 475.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.92, 848.89 and 475.39 is: 711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.92 : 848.89 = 475.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.92/848.89 = 475.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.92x = 848.89 × 475.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.92x = 403,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,553.82/566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.84

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