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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.42, 781.58 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.42, 781.58 and 317.70 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.42 : 781.58 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.42/781.58 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.42x = 781.58 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.42x = 248,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,308.76/566.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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