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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.27, 848.01 and 506.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.27, 848.01 and 506.91 is: 756.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.27 : 848.01 = 506.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.27/848.01 = 506.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.27x = 848.01 × 506.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.27x = 429,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,864.75/568.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.44

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