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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.35, 780.12 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.35, 780.12 and 316.64 is: 436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.35 : 780.12 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.35/780.12 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.35x = 780.12 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.35x = 247,013.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,013.30/565.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.92

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