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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.03, 780.93 and 317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.03, 780.93 and 317.31 is: 437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.03 : 780.93 = 317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.03/780.93 = 317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.03x = 780.93 × 317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.03x = 247,796.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,796.90/566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.78

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