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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.92, 849.56 and 404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.92, 849.56 and 404.92 is: 606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.92 : 849.56 = 404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.92/849.56 = 404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.92x = 849.56 × 404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.92x = 344,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,003.84/566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.79

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