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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.53, 781.80 and 317.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.53, 781.80 and 317.85 is: 438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.53 : 781.80 = 317.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.53/781.80 = 317.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.53x = 781.80 × 317.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.53x = 248,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,489.63/566.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.62

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