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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.02, 781.02 and 317.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.02, 781.02 and 317.35 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.02 : 781.02 = 317.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.02/781.02 = 317.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.02x = 781.02 × 317.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.02x = 247,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,856.70/566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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