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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 783.68 and 490.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 783.68 and 490.46 is: 676.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 783.68 = 490.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/783.68 = 490.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 783.68 × 490.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 384,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,357.32/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.43

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