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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.66, 782.06 and 345.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.66, 782.06 and 345.64 is: 477.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.66 : 782.06 = 345.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.66/782.06 = 345.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.66x = 782.06 × 345.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.66x = 270,311.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,311.22/566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.03

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