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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.90, 781.34 and 419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.90, 781.34 and 419.90 is: 578.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.90 : 781.34 = 419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.90/781.34 = 419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.90x = 781.34 × 419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.90x = 328,084.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,084.67/566.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.73

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