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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 786.11 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 786.11 and 317.59 is: 438.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 786.11 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/786.11 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 786.11 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 249,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,657.12/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.23

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