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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 786.04 and 320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 786.04 and 320.95 is: 442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 786.04 = 320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/786.04 = 320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 786.04 × 320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 252,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,279.54/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.89

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