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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.02, 850.56 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.02, 850.56 and 307.04 is: 459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.02 : 850.56 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.02/850.56 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.02x = 850.56 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.02x = 261,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,155.94/568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.77

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