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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.10, 852.69 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.10, 852.69 and 446.06 is: 669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.10 : 852.69 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.10/852.69 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.10x = 852.69 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.10x = 380,350.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,350.90/568.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.51

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