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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.94, 849.15 and 435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.94, 849.15 and 435.97 is: 652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.94 : 849.15 = 435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.94/849.15 = 435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.94x = 849.15 × 435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.94x = 370,203.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,203.93/566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.99

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