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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.19, 852.69 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.19, 852.69 and 308.28 is: 462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.19 : 852.69 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.19/852.69 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.19x = 852.69 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.19x = 262,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,867.27/568.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.64

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