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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.22, 785.48 and 320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.22, 785.48 and 320.51 is: 442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.22 : 785.48 = 320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.22/785.48 = 320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.22x = 785.48 × 320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.22x = 251,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,748.66/569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.27

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