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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.94, 849.86 and 310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.94, 849.86 and 310.26 is: 465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.94 : 849.86 = 310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.94/849.86 = 310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.94x = 849.86 × 310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.94x = 263,677.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,677.56/566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.09

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