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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 781.84 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 781.84 and 489 is: 674.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 781.84 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/781.84 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 781.84 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 382,319.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,319.76/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.57

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