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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.18, 782.66 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.18, 782.66 and 318.48 is: 439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.18 : 782.66 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.18/782.66 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.18x = 782.66 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.18x = 249,261.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,261.56/567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.48

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