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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.60, 784.60 and 319.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.60, 784.60 and 319.89 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.60 : 784.60 = 319.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.60/784.60 = 319.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.60x = 784.60 × 319.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.60x = 250,985.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,985.69/568.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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