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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.15, 847.49 and 502.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.15, 847.49 and 502.54 is: 749.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.15 : 847.49 = 502.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.15/847.49 = 502.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.15x = 847.49 × 502.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.15x = 425,892.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,892.99/568.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.62

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