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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.84, 782.15 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.84, 782.15 and 318.13 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.84 : 782.15 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.84/782.15 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.84x = 782.15 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.84x = 248,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,821.83/566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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