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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.74, 779.51 and 455.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.74, 779.51 and 455.97 is: 627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.74 : 779.51 = 455.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.74/779.51 = 455.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.74x = 779.51 × 455.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.74x = 355,434.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,434.31/566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.16

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