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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.14, 850.68 and 452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.14, 850.68 and 452.04 is: 676.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.14 : 850.68 = 452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.14/850.68 = 452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.14x = 850.68 × 452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.14x = 384,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,541.39/568.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.84

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