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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.19, 784.22 and 474.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.19, 784.22 and 474.77 is: 655.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.19 : 784.22 = 474.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.19/784.22 = 474.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.19x = 784.22 × 474.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.19x = 372,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,323.72/568.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.28

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