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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.68, 782.02 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.68, 782.02 and 318 is: 438.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.68 : 782.02 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.68/782.02 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.68x = 782.02 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.68x = 248,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,681.57/566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.84

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