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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.24, 851.46 and 452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.24, 851.46 and 452.20 is: 677.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.24 : 851.46 = 452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.24/851.46 = 452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.24x = 851.46 × 452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.24x = 385,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,030.21/568.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.58

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