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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.41, 781.18 and 408.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.41, 781.18 and 408.73 is: 563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.41 : 781.18 = 408.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.41/781.18 = 408.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.41x = 781.18 × 408.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.41x = 319,291.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,291.70/566.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.71

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