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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.59, 781.87 and 345.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.59, 781.87 and 345.91 is: 477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.59 : 781.87 = 345.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.59/781.87 = 345.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.59x = 781.87 × 345.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.59x = 270,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,451.88/566.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.34

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