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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.93, 780.96 and 484.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.93, 780.96 and 484.31 is: 667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.93 : 780.96 = 484.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.93/780.96 = 484.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.93x = 780.96 × 484.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.93x = 378,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,222.83/566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.15

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