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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.18, 783.86 and 498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.18, 783.86 and 498.22 is: 687.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.18 : 783.86 = 498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.18/783.86 = 498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.18x = 783.86 × 498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.18x = 390,534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,534.73/568.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.34

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