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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.23, 848.68 and 486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.23, 848.68 and 486.24 is: 726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.23 : 848.68 = 486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.23/848.68 = 486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.23x = 848.68 × 486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.23x = 412,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,657.92/568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.22

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