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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.70, 782.05 and 318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.70, 782.05 and 318.02 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.70 : 782.05 = 318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.70/782.05 = 318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.70x = 782.05 × 318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.70x = 248,708.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,708.70/566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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