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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 786.06 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 786.06 and 320.96 is: 442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 786.06 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/786.06 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 786.06 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 252,293.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,293.82/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.90

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