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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.48, 780.36 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.48, 780.36 and 316.80 is: 437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.48 : 780.36 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.48/780.36 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.48x = 780.36 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.48x = 247,218.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,218.05/565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.18

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