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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.91, 782.01 and 345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.91, 782.01 and 345.87 is: 477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.91 : 782.01 = 345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.91/782.01 = 345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.91x = 782.01 × 345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.91x = 270,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,473.80/566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.10

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