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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.24, 851.46 and 413.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.24, 851.46 and 413.45 is: 619.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.24 : 851.46 = 413.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.24/851.46 = 413.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.24x = 851.46 × 413.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.24x = 352,040.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,040.64/568.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.53

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