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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.23, 784.20 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.23, 784.20 and 332.25 is: 458.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.23 : 784.20 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.23/784.20 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.23x = 784.20 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.23x = 260,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,550.45/568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.53

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