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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.18, 852.06 and 446.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.18, 852.06 and 446.68 is: 669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.18 : 852.06 = 446.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.18/852.06 = 446.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.18x = 852.06 × 446.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.18x = 380,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,598.16/568.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.85

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