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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.69, 786.15 and 320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.69, 786.15 and 320.98 is: 442.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.69 : 786.15 = 320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.69/786.15 = 320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.69x = 786.15 × 320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.69x = 252,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,334.50/569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.94

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