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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.90, 780.92 and 317.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.90, 780.92 and 317.23 is: 437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.90 : 780.92 = 317.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.90/780.92 = 317.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.90x = 780.92 × 317.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.90x = 247,731.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,731.25/565.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.77

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