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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.11, 856.03 and 467.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.11, 856.03 and 467.65 is: 704.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.11 : 856.03 = 467.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.11/856.03 = 467.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.11x = 856.03 × 467.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.11x = 400,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,322.43/568.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.66

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