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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.02, 783.48 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.02, 783.48 and 335.14 is: 462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.02 : 783.48 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.02/783.48 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.02x = 783.48 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.02x = 262,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,575.49/568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.26

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