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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.02, 785.21 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.02, 785.21 and 320.28 is: 441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.02 : 785.21 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.02/785.21 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.02x = 785.21 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.02x = 251,487.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,487.06/569.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.97

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