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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.67, 780.62 and 316.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.67, 780.62 and 316.99 is: 437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.67 : 780.62 = 316.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.67/780.62 = 316.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.67x = 780.62 × 316.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.67x = 247,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,448.73/565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.44

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