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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.26, 783.82 and 346.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.26, 783.82 and 346.93 is: 478.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.26 : 783.82 = 346.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.26/783.82 = 346.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.26x = 783.82 × 346.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.26x = 271,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,929.81/568.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.53

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