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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.64, 780.59 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.64, 780.59 and 316.96 is: 437.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.64 : 780.59 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.64/780.59 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.64x = 780.59 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.64x = 247,417.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,417.76/565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.41

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