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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.75, 784.83 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.75, 784.83 and 316.66 is: 436.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.75 : 784.83 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.75/784.83 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.75x = 784.83 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.75x = 248,524.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,524.27/568.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.97

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