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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 784.03 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 784.03 and 335.40 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 784.03 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/784.03 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 784.03 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 262,963.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,963.66/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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