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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 785.34 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 785.34 and 320.45 is: 442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 785.34 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/785.34 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 785.34 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 251,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,658.28/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.16

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