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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.30, 784.30 and 319.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.30, 784.30 and 319.67 is: 441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.30 : 784.30 = 319.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.30/784.30 = 319.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.30x = 784.30 × 319.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.30x = 250,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,717.18/568.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.17

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