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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.47, 785.89 and 320.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.47, 785.89 and 320.83 is: 442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.47 : 785.89 = 320.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.47/785.89 = 320.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.47x = 785.89 × 320.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.47x = 252,137.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,137.09/569.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.76

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