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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.99, 780.43 and 419.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.99, 780.43 and 419.36 is: 577.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.99 : 780.43 = 419.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.99/780.43 = 419.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.99x = 780.43 × 419.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.99x = 327,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,279.03/566.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.23

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