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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.94, 849.36 and 484.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.94, 849.36 and 484.93 is: 726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.94 : 849.36 = 484.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.94/849.36 = 484.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.94x = 849.36 × 484.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.94x = 411,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,880.14/566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.50

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