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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.70, 781.61 and 488.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.70, 781.61 and 488.15 is: 673.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.70 : 781.61 = 488.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.70/781.61 = 488.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.70x = 781.61 × 488.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.70x = 381,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,536.57/566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.26

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