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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.71, 780.66 and 317.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.71, 780.66 and 317.01 is: 437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.71 : 780.66 = 317.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.71/780.66 = 317.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.71x = 780.66 × 317.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.71x = 247,477.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,477.03/565.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.46

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