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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.78, 786.29 and 317.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.78, 786.29 and 317.71 is: 438.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.78 : 786.29 = 317.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.78/786.29 = 317.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.78x = 786.29 × 317.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.78x = 249,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,806.68/569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.43

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