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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.28, 784.22 and 332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.28, 784.22 and 332.39 is: 458.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.28 : 784.22 = 332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.28/784.22 = 332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.28x = 784.22 × 332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.28x = 260,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,666.89/568.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.69

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