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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.96, 847.68 and 481.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.96, 847.68 and 481.29 is: 719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.96 : 847.68 = 481.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.96/847.68 = 481.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.96x = 847.68 × 481.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.96x = 407,979.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,979.91/566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.60

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