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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.49, 780.84 and 345.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.49, 780.84 and 345.02 is: 475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.49 : 780.84 = 345.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.49/780.84 = 345.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.49x = 780.84 × 345.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.49x = 269,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,405.42/566.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.57

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