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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.73, 784.84 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.73, 784.84 and 320.04 is: 441.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.73 : 784.84 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.73/784.84 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.73x = 784.84 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.73x = 251,179.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,179.39/568.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.65

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