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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.40, 781.66 and 317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.40, 781.66 and 317.74 is: 438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.40 : 781.66 = 317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.40/781.66 = 317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.40x = 781.66 × 317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.40x = 248,364.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,364.65/566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.50

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