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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.15, 784.13 and 319.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.15, 784.13 and 319.49 is: 440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.15 : 784.13 = 319.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.15/784.13 = 319.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.15x = 784.13 × 319.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.15x = 250,521.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,521.69/568.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.94

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