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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.22, 780.09 and 472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.22, 780.09 and 472.44 is: 650.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.22 : 780.09 = 472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.22/780.09 = 472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.22x = 780.09 × 472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.22x = 368,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,545.72/566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.89

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