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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.11, 784.58 and 452.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.11, 784.58 and 452.55 is: 624.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.11 : 784.58 = 452.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.11/784.58 = 452.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.11x = 784.58 × 452.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.11x = 355,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,059.42/568.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.98

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