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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 786.02 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 786.02 and 320.94 is: 442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 786.02 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/786.02 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 786.02 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 252,265.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,265.26/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.88

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