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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.96, 850.08 and 306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.96, 850.08 and 306.66 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.96 : 850.08 = 306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.96/850.08 = 306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.96x = 850.08 × 306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.96x = 260,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,685.53/566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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