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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.84, 782.26 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.84, 782.26 and 442.64 is: 610.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.84 : 782.26 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.84/782.26 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.84x = 782.26 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.84x = 346,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,259.57/566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.86

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