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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566, 780.95 and 329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566, 780.95 and 329.89 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566 : 780.95 = 329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566/780.95 = 329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566x = 780.95 × 329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566x = 257,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,627.60/566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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