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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.63, 781.91 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.63, 781.91 and 314.55 is: 434.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.63 : 781.91 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.63/781.91 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.63x = 781.91 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.63x = 245,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,948.22/566.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.06

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