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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.86, 780.95 and 317.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.86, 780.95 and 317.21 is: 437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.86 : 780.95 = 317.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.86/780.95 = 317.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.86x = 780.95 × 317.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.86x = 247,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,725.15/565.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.79

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