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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 850.94 and 452.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 850.94 and 452.58 is: 678.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 850.94 = 452.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/850.94 = 452.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 850.94 × 452.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 385,119.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,119.56/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.02

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