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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.45, 781.64 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.45, 781.64 and 317.72 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.45 : 781.64 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.45/781.64 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.45x = 781.64 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.45x = 248,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,342.48/566.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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