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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.07, 780.86 and 341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.07, 780.86 and 341.87 is: 471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.07 : 780.86 = 341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.07/780.86 = 341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.07x = 780.86 × 341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.07x = 266,946.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,946.99/566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.58

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