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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.86, 782.16 and 318.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.86, 782.16 and 318.19 is: 439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.86 : 782.16 = 318.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.86/782.16 = 318.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.86x = 782.16 × 318.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.86x = 248,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,871.58/566.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.04

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