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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.61, 784.58 and 319.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.61, 784.58 and 319.94 is: 441.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.61 : 784.58 = 319.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.61/784.58 = 319.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.61x = 784.58 × 319.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.61x = 251,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,018.53/568.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.46

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