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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.56, 783.12 and 435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.56, 783.12 and 435.52 is: 601.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.56 : 783.12 = 435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.56/783.12 = 435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.56x = 783.12 × 435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.56x = 341,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,064.42/566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.99

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