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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.04, 851.36 and 499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.04, 851.36 and 499.68 is: 748.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.04 : 851.36 = 499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.04/851.36 = 499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.04x = 851.36 × 499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.04x = 425,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,405.07/568.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.91

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