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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.70, 782.03 and 318.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.70, 782.03 and 318.01 is: 438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.70 : 782.03 = 318.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.70/782.03 = 318.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.70x = 782.03 × 318.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.70x = 248,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,691.77/566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.85

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