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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.58, 781.84 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.58, 781.84 and 345.48 is: 476.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.58 : 781.84 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.58/781.84 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.58x = 781.84 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.58x = 270,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,110.08/566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.74

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