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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.09, 785.33 and 320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.09, 785.33 and 320.46 is: 442.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.09 : 785.33 = 320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.09/785.33 = 320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.09x = 785.33 × 320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.09x = 251,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,666.85/569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.23

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