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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.20, 852.93 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.20, 852.93 and 454.02 is: 681.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.20 : 852.93 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.20/852.93 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.20x = 852.93 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.20x = 387,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,247.28/568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.53

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