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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.13, 780.66 and 447.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.13, 780.66 and 447.91 is: 617.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.13 : 780.66 = 447.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.13/780.66 = 447.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.13x = 780.66 × 447.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.13x = 349,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,666.06/566.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.65

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