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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 783.90 and 346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 783.90 and 346.95 is: 478.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 783.90 = 346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/783.90 = 346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 783.90 × 346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 271,974.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,974.11/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.76

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