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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.71, 784.68 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.71, 784.68 and 320.01 is: 441.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.71 : 784.68 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.71/784.68 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.71x = 784.68 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.71x = 251,105.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,105.45/568.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.54

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