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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.63, 780.48 and 316.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.63, 780.48 and 316.91 is: 437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.63 : 780.48 = 316.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.63/780.48 = 316.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.63x = 780.48 × 316.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.63x = 247,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,343.87/565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.29

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