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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.59, 781.71 and 317.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.59, 781.71 and 317.87 is: 438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.59 : 781.71 = 317.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.59/781.71 = 317.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.59x = 781.71 × 317.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.59x = 248,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,482.92/566.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.56

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