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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.47, 780.28 and 316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.47, 780.28 and 316.77 is: 437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.47 : 780.28 = 316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.47/780.28 = 316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.47x = 780.28 × 316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.47x = 247,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,169.30/565.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.10

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