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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.76, 784.89 and 316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.76, 784.89 and 316.69 is: 437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.76 : 784.89 = 316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.76/784.89 = 316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.76x = 784.89 × 316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.76x = 248,561.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,561.31/568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.03

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