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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.82, 780.83 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.82, 780.83 and 317.16 is: 437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.82 : 780.83 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.82/780.83 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.82x = 780.83 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.82x = 247,646.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,646.46/565.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.68

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