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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.95, 785.10 and 320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.95, 785.10 and 320.23 is: 441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.95 : 785.10 = 320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.95/785.10 = 320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.95x = 785.10 × 320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.95x = 251,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,412.57/568.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.89

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