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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.43, 784.47 and 319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.43, 784.47 and 319.76 is: 441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.43 : 784.47 = 319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.43/784.47 = 319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.43x = 784.47 × 319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.43x = 250,842.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,842.13/568.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.29

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