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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 780.98 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 780.98 and 317.24 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 780.98 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/780.98 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 780.98 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 247,758.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,758.10/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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