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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.84, 980.66 and 566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.84, 980.66 and 566.44 is: 850.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.84 : 980.66 = 566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.84/980.66 = 566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.84x = 980.66 × 566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.84x = 555,485.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,485.05/652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.87

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