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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.65, 784.81 and 320.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.65, 784.81 and 320.03 is: 441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.65 : 784.81 = 320.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.65/784.81 = 320.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.65x = 784.81 × 320.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.65x = 251,164.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,164.78/568.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.68

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