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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568, 783.12 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568, 783.12 and 451.36 is: 622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 783.12 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/783.12 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 783.12 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 353,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,469.04/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.30

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