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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.79, 782.13 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.79, 782.13 and 318.13 is: 439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.79 : 782.13 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.79/782.13 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.79x = 782.13 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.79x = 248,819.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,819.02/566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.00

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