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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.84, 782.01 and 345.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.84, 782.01 and 345.71 is: 476.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.84 : 782.01 = 345.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.84/782.01 = 345.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.84x = 782.01 × 345.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.84x = 270,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,344.77/566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.94

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