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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.24, 851.62 and 494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.24, 851.62 and 494.80 is: 741.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.24 : 851.62 = 494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.24/851.62 = 494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.24x = 851.62 × 494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.24x = 421,381.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,381.58/568.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.56

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