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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.17, 852.83 and 403.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.17, 852.83 and 403.82 is: 606.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.17 : 852.83 = 403.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.17/852.83 = 403.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.17x = 852.83 × 403.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.17x = 344,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,392.19/568.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.14

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