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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.16, 780.84 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.16, 780.84 and 418.56 is: 577.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.16 : 780.84 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.16/780.84 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.16x = 780.84 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.16x = 326,828.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,828.39/566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.27

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