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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 779.93 and 316.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 779.93 and 316.45 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 779.93 = 316.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/779.93 = 316.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 779.93 × 316.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 246,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,808.85/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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