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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.09, 779.83 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.09, 779.83 and 316.41 is: 436.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.09 : 779.83 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.09/779.83 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.09x = 779.83 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.09x = 246,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,747.55/565.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.65

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