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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 782.09 and 345.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 782.09 and 345.54 is: 476.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 782.09 = 345.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/782.09 = 345.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 782.09 × 345.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 270,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,245.88/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.93

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