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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.04, 779.73 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.04, 779.73 and 316.40 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.04 : 779.73 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.04/779.73 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.04x = 779.73 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.04x = 246,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,702.67/565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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