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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.63, 782.07 and 345.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.63, 782.07 and 345.53 is: 476.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.63 : 782.07 = 345.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.63/782.07 = 345.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.63x = 782.07 × 345.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.63x = 270,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,224.74/566.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.90

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