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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.34, 780.08 and 316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.34, 780.08 and 316.63 is: 436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.34 : 780.08 = 316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.34/780.08 = 316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.34x = 780.08 × 316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.34x = 246,993.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,993.20/565.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.89

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