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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.95, 851.07 and 564.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.95, 851.07 and 564.44 is: 847.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.95 : 851.07 = 564.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.95/851.07 = 564.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.95x = 851.07 × 564.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.95x = 480,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,380.61/566.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.31

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