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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.47, 784.43 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.47, 784.43 and 319.88 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.47 : 784.43 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.47/784.43 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.47x = 784.43 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.47x = 250,917.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,917.95/568.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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