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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.21, 781.42 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.21, 781.42 and 317.59 is: 438.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.21 : 781.42 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.21/781.42 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.21x = 781.42 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.21x = 248,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,165.68/566.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.29

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