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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.94, 782.18 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.94, 782.18 and 318.22 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.94 : 782.18 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.94/782.18 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.94x = 782.18 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.94x = 248,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,903.73/566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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