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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.91, 782.29 and 318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.91, 782.29 and 318.23 is: 439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.91 : 782.29 = 318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.91/782.29 = 318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.91x = 782.29 × 318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.91x = 248,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,948.15/566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.13

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