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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.17, 785.46 and 320.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.17, 785.46 and 320.47 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.17 : 785.46 = 320.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.17/785.46 = 320.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.17x = 785.46 × 320.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.17x = 251,714.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,714.76/569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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