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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.98, 848.94 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.98, 848.94 and 293 is: 438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.98 : 848.94 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.98/848.94 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.98x = 848.94 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.98x = 248,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,739.42/566.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.71

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