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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.63, 780.57 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.63, 780.57 and 316.95 is: 437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.63 : 780.57 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.63/780.57 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.63x = 780.57 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.63x = 247,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,400.08/565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.39

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