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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.72, 782.06 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.72, 782.06 and 318.04 is: 438.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.72 : 782.06 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.72/782.06 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.72x = 782.06 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.72x = 248,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,726.36/566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.89

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