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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 848.32 and 476.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 848.32 and 476.69 is: 711.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 848.32 = 476.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/848.32 = 476.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 848.32 × 476.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 404,382.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,382.91/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.93

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