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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.94, 850.50 and 307.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.94, 850.50 and 307.07 is: 460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.94 : 850.50 = 307.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.94/850.50 = 307.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.94x = 850.50 × 307.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.94x = 261,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,158.78/566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.65

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