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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.47, 780.19 and 468.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.47, 780.19 and 468.19 is: 644.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.47 : 780.19 = 468.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.47/780.19 = 468.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.47x = 780.19 × 468.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.47x = 365,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,277.16/566.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.83

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