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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.62, 781.68 and 345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.62, 781.68 and 345.52 is: 476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.62 : 781.68 = 345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.62/781.68 = 345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.62x = 781.68 × 345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.62x = 270,086.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,086.07/566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.66

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