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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.51, 781.74 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.51, 781.74 and 317.79 is: 438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.51 : 781.74 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.51/781.74 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.51x = 781.74 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.51x = 248,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,429.15/566.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.53

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