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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.14, 850.84 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.14, 850.84 and 323.92 is: 485.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.14 : 850.84 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.14/850.84 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.14x = 850.84 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.14x = 275,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,604.09/568.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.10

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