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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566, 780.88 and 329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566, 780.88 and 329.86 is: 455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566 : 780.88 = 329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566/780.88 = 329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566x = 780.88 × 329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566x = 257,581.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,581.08/566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.09

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