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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 786.03 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 786.03 and 320.94 is: 442.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 786.03 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/786.03 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 786.03 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 252,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,268.47/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.86

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