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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.97, 849.85 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.97, 849.85 and 322.96 is: 484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.97 : 849.85 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.97/849.85 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.97x = 849.85 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.97x = 274,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,467.56/566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.10

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