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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 853.63 and 401.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 853.63 and 401.82 is: 603.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 853.63 = 401.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/853.63 = 401.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 853.63 × 401.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 343,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,005.61/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.65

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