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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.14, 783.06 and 436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.14, 783.06 and 436.92 is: 602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.14 : 783.06 = 436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.14/783.06 = 436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.14x = 783.06 × 436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.14x = 342,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,134.58/568.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.20

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