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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.48, 780.31 and 316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.48, 780.31 and 316.77 is: 437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.48 : 780.31 = 316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.48/780.31 = 316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.48x = 780.31 × 316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.48x = 247,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,178.80/565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.11

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