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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.39, 781.62 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.39, 781.62 and 317.72 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.39 : 781.62 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.39/781.62 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.39x = 781.62 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.39x = 248,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,332.40/566.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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