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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.46, 780.39 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.46, 780.39 and 316.84 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.46 : 780.39 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.46/780.39 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.46x = 780.39 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.46x = 247,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,258.77/565.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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