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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 850.89 and 453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 850.89 and 453.98 is: 679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 850.89 = 453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/850.89 = 453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 850.89 × 453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 386,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,287.04/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.82

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