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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 786.58 and 321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 786.58 and 321.35 is: 443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 786.58 = 321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/786.58 = 321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 786.58 × 321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 252,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,762.75/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.47

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