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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.13, 851.49 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.13, 851.49 and 308.25 is: 462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.13 : 851.49 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.13/851.49 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.13x = 851.49 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.13x = 262,471.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,471.79/568.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.00

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