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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.21, 783.39 and 411.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.21, 783.39 and 411.07 is: 566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.21 : 783.39 = 411.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.21/783.39 = 411.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.21x = 783.39 × 411.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.21x = 322,028.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,028.13/568.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.74

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