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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.91, 782.73 and 436.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.91, 782.73 and 436.23 is: 602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.91 : 782.73 = 436.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.91/782.73 = 436.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.91x = 782.73 × 436.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.91x = 341,450.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,450.31/566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.30

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