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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.23, 783.70 and 335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.23, 783.70 and 335.35 is: 462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.23 : 783.70 = 335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.23/783.70 = 335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.23x = 783.70 × 335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.23x = 262,813.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,813.80/568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.51

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