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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.17, 779.92 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.17, 779.92 and 316.48 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.17 : 779.92 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.17/779.92 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.17x = 779.92 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.17x = 246,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,831.98/565.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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