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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.67, 784.77 and 319.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.67, 784.77 and 319.97 is: 441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.67 : 784.77 = 319.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.67/784.77 = 319.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.67x = 784.77 × 319.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.67x = 251,101.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,101.26/568.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.56

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