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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 780.96 and 461.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 780.96 and 461.50 is: 636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 780.96 = 461.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/780.96 = 461.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 780.96 × 461.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 360,413.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,413.04/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.05

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