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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 785.70 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 785.70 and 320.66 is: 442.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 785.70 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/785.70 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 785.70 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 251,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,941.58/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.51

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