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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.97, 849.20 and 436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.97, 849.20 and 436.01 is: 653.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.97 : 849.20 = 436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.97/849.20 = 436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.97x = 849.20 × 436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.97x = 370,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,254.36/566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.04

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