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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.84, 782.34 and 345.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.84, 782.34 and 345.98 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.84 : 782.34 = 345.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.84/782.34 = 345.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.84x = 782.34 × 345.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.84x = 270,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,673.99/566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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