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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.81, 784.95 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.81, 784.95 and 320.13 is: 441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.81 : 784.95 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.81/784.95 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.81x = 784.95 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.81x = 251,285.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,285.01/568.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.77

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