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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.14, 781.16 and 317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.14, 781.16 and 317.46 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.14 : 781.16 = 317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.14/781.16 = 317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.14x = 781.16 × 317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.14x = 247,987.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,987.05/566.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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