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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.91, 780.93 and 317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.91, 780.93 and 317.26 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.91 : 780.93 = 317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.91/780.93 = 317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.91x = 780.93 × 317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.91x = 247,755.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,755.90/565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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