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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 782.08 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 782.08 and 473.28 is: 653.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 782.08 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/782.08 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 782.08 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 370,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,142.82/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.22

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