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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.61, 786.08 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.61, 786.08 and 320.94 is: 442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.61 : 786.08 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.61/786.08 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.61x = 786.08 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.61x = 252,282.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,282.91/569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.90

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