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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.91, 782.41 and 318.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.91, 782.41 and 318.29 is: 439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.91 : 782.41 = 318.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.91/782.41 = 318.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.91x = 782.41 × 318.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.91x = 249,034.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,034.44/566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.28

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