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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 780.80 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 780.80 and 317.22 is: 437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 780.80 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/780.80 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 780.80 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 247,683.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,683.79/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.65

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