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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.53, 785.91 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.53, 785.91 and 320.80 is: 442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.53 : 785.91 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.53/785.91 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.53x = 785.91 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.53x = 252,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,119.93/569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.68

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