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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.48, 784.50 and 319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.48, 784.50 and 319.79 is: 441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.48 : 784.50 = 319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.48/784.50 = 319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.48x = 784.50 × 319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.48x = 250,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,877.22/568.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.31

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