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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.53, 785.96 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.53, 785.96 and 320.84 is: 442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.53 : 785.96 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.53/785.96 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.53x = 785.96 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.53x = 252,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,166.02/569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.76

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