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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.31, 785.65 and 320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.31, 785.65 and 320.64 is: 442.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.31 : 785.65 = 320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.31/785.65 = 320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.31x = 785.65 × 320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.31x = 251,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,910.82/569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.48

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