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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 784.71 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 784.71 and 319.98 is: 441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 784.71 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/784.71 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 784.71 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 251,091.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,091.51/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.56

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