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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.06, 783.95 and 319.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.06, 783.95 and 319.43 is: 440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.06 : 783.95 = 319.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.06/783.95 = 319.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.06x = 783.95 × 319.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.06x = 250,417.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,417.15/568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.83

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