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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.94, 849.57 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.94, 849.57 and 464.94 is: 696.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.94 : 849.57 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.94/849.57 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.94x = 849.57 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.94x = 394,999.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,999.08/566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.72

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