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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.31, 844.66 and 566.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.31, 844.66 and 566.09 is: 777.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.31 : 844.66 = 566.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.31/844.66 = 566.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.31x = 844.66 × 566.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.31x = 478,153.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,153.58/615.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.09

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