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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 784.44 and 418.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 784.44 and 418.71 is: 578.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 784.44 = 418.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/784.44 = 418.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 784.44 × 418.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 328,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,452.87/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.04

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