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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.05, 852.22 and 307.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.05, 852.22 and 307.93 is: 461.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.05 : 852.22 = 307.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.05/852.22 = 307.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.05x = 852.22 × 307.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.05x = 262,424.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,424.10/568.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.97

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