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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.72, 782.15 and 409.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.72, 782.15 and 409.87 is: 565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.72 : 782.15 = 409.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.72/782.15 = 409.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.72x = 782.15 × 409.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.72x = 320,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,575.82/566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.67

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