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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.27, 779.97 and 316.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.27, 779.97 and 316.59 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.27 : 779.97 = 316.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.27/779.97 = 316.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.27x = 779.97 × 316.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.27x = 246,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,930.70/565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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