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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.92, 783.12 and 444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.92, 783.12 and 444.13 is: 613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.92 : 783.12 = 444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.92/783.12 = 444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.92x = 783.12 × 444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.92x = 347,807.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,807.09/566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.50

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