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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.16, 851.96 and 324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.16, 851.96 and 324.62 is: 486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.16 : 851.96 = 324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.16/851.96 = 324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.16x = 851.96 × 324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.16x = 276,559.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,559.81/568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.77

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