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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 780.16 and 468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 780.16 and 468.24 is: 644.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 780.16 = 468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/780.16 = 468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 780.16 × 468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 365,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,302.12/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.68

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