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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.56, 784.65 and 319.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.56, 784.65 and 319.90 is: 441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.56 : 784.65 = 319.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.56/784.65 = 319.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.56x = 784.65 × 319.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.56x = 251,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,010.52/568.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.48

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