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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.16, 784.07 and 319.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.16, 784.07 and 319.49 is: 440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.16 : 784.07 = 319.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.16/784.07 = 319.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.16x = 784.07 × 319.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.16x = 250,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,502.52/568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.90

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