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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.11, 780.60 and 492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.11, 780.60 and 492.27 is: 678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.11 : 780.60 = 492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.11/780.60 = 492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.11x = 780.60 × 492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.11x = 384,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,265.96/566.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.78

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