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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.21, 780.57 and 466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.21, 780.57 and 466.70 is: 643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.21 : 780.57 = 466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.21/780.57 = 466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.21x = 780.57 × 466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.21x = 364,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,292.02/566.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.39

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