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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.78, 781.65 and 410.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.78, 781.65 and 410.45 is: 566.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.78 : 781.65 = 410.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.78/781.65 = 410.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.78x = 781.65 × 410.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.78x = 320,824.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,824.33/566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.05

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