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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.85, 782.46 and 442.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.85, 782.46 and 442.01 is: 610.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.85 : 782.46 = 442.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.85/782.46 = 442.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.85x = 782.46 × 442.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.85x = 345,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,852.70/566.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.13

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