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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.26, 784.18 and 319.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.26, 784.18 and 319.54 is: 440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.26 : 784.18 = 319.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.26/784.18 = 319.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.26x = 784.18 × 319.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.26x = 250,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,576.88/568.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.95

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