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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.13, 784.01 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.13, 784.01 and 335.25 is: 462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.13 : 784.01 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.13/784.01 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.13x = 784.01 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.13x = 262,840.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,840.19/568.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.65

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