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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.23, 784.31 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.23, 784.31 and 335.36 is: 462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.23 : 784.31 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.23/784.31 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.23x = 784.31 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.23x = 263,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,020.60/568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.88

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