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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.94, 850.65 and 307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.94, 850.65 and 307.12 is: 460.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.94 : 850.65 = 307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.94/850.65 = 307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.94x = 850.65 × 307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.94x = 261,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,249.50/566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.81

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