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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.93, 786.49 and 321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.93, 786.49 and 321.30 is: 443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.93 : 786.49 = 321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.93/786.49 = 321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.93x = 786.49 × 321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.93x = 252,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,701.41/569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.39

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