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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.23, 781.44 and 317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.23, 781.44 and 317.56 is: 438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.23 : 781.44 = 317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.23/781.44 = 317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.23x = 781.44 × 317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.23x = 248,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,154.09/566.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.26

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