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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.97, 782.42 and 318.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.97, 782.42 and 318.29 is: 439.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.97 : 782.42 = 318.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.97/782.42 = 318.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.97x = 782.42 × 318.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.97x = 249,033.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,033.47/566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.24

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