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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.67, 786.18 and 317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.67, 786.18 and 317.61 is: 438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.67 : 786.18 = 317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.67/786.18 = 317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.67x = 786.18 × 317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.67x = 249,698.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,698.63/569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.32

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