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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 782.18 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 782.18 and 318.08 is: 438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 782.18 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/782.18 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 782.18 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 248,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,790.31/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.97

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