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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.52, 782.34 and 441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.52, 782.34 and 441.72 is: 610.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.52 : 782.34 = 441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.52/782.34 = 441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.52x = 782.34 × 441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.52x = 345,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,575.22/566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.00

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