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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.87, 780.90 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.87, 780.90 and 317.20 is: 437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.87 : 780.90 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.87/780.90 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.87x = 780.90 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.87x = 247,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,701.48/565.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.74

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