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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.97, 782.40 and 318.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.97, 782.40 and 318.31 is: 439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.97 : 782.40 = 318.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.97/782.40 = 318.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.97x = 782.40 × 318.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.97x = 249,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,044.15/566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.25

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