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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.43, 781.58 and 317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.43, 781.58 and 317.74 is: 438.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.43 : 781.58 = 317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.43/781.58 = 317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.43x = 781.58 × 317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.43x = 248,337.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,337.64/566.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.43

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