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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.66, 780.96 and 435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.66, 780.96 and 435.98 is: 600.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.66 : 780.96 = 435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.66/780.96 = 435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.66x = 780.96 × 435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.66x = 340,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,482.94/566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.86

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