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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.71, 784.80 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.71, 784.80 and 320.10 is: 441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.71 : 784.80 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.71/784.80 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.71x = 784.80 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.71x = 251,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,214.48/568.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.73

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