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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.54, 781.79 and 317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.54, 781.79 and 317.86 is: 438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.54 : 781.79 = 317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.54/781.79 = 317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.54x = 781.79 × 317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.54x = 248,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,499.77/566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.63

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