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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.05, 850.88 and 430.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.05, 850.88 and 430.67 is: 645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.05 : 850.88 = 430.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.05/850.88 = 430.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.05x = 850.88 × 430.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.05x = 366,448.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,448.49/568.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.10

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