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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.29, 784.22 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.29, 784.22 and 319.64 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.29 : 784.22 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.29/784.22 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.29x = 784.22 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.29x = 250,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,664.96/568.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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