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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.02, 785.06 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.02, 785.06 and 320.32 is: 441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.02 : 785.06 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.02/785.06 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.02x = 785.06 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.02x = 251,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,470.42/569.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.94

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