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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 781.95 and 318.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 781.95 and 318.09 is: 438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 781.95 = 318.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/781.95 = 318.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 781.95 × 318.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 248,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,730.48/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.86

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