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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.95, 782.48 and 334.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.95, 782.48 and 334.07 is: 461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.95 : 782.48 = 334.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.95/782.48 = 334.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.95x = 782.48 × 334.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.95x = 261,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,401.42/566.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.07

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