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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.98, 786.60 and 321.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.98, 786.60 and 321.34 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.98 : 786.60 = 321.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.98/786.60 = 321.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.98x = 786.60 × 321.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.98x = 252,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,766.04/569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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