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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.69, 780.68 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.69, 780.68 and 317.02 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.69 : 780.68 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.69/780.68 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.69x = 780.68 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.69x = 247,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,485.69/565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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