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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.79, 780.77 and 317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.79, 780.77 and 317.10 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.79 : 780.77 = 317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.79/780.77 = 317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.79x = 780.77 × 317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.79x = 247,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,580.58/565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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