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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.49, 780.38 and 313.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.49, 780.38 and 313.45 is: 432.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.49 : 780.38 = 313.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.49/780.38 = 313.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.49x = 780.38 × 313.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.49x = 244,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,610.11/565.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.56

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