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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.30, 781.54 and 317.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.30, 781.54 and 317.67 is: 438.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.30 : 781.54 = 317.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.30/781.54 = 317.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.30x = 781.54 × 317.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.30x = 248,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,271.81/566.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.41

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