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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.68, 780.63 and 317.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.68, 780.63 and 317.00 is: 437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.68 : 780.63 = 317.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.68/780.63 = 317.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.68x = 780.63 × 317.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.68x = 247,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,461.66/565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.46

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