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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 783.47 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 783.47 and 346.68 is: 478.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 783.47 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/783.47 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 783.47 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 271,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,614.25/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.18

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