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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 785.30 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 785.30 and 316.98 is: 437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 785.30 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/785.30 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 785.30 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 248,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,922.81/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.44

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