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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.87, 785.04 and 320.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.87, 785.04 and 320.17 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.87 : 785.04 = 320.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.87/785.04 = 320.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.87x = 785.04 × 320.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.87x = 251,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,346.37/568.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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