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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.46, 784.48 and 319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.46, 784.48 and 319.79 is: 441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.46 : 784.48 = 319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.46/784.48 = 319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.46x = 784.48 × 319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.46x = 250,867.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,867.13/568.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.31

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