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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.77, 784.82 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.77, 784.82 and 320.04 is: 441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.77 : 784.82 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.77/784.82 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.77x = 784.82 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.77x = 251,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,176.80/568.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.61

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