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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.31, 784.08 and 420.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.31, 784.08 and 420.75 is: 580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.31 : 784.08 = 420.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.31/784.08 = 420.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.31x = 784.08 × 420.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.31x = 329,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,901.66/568.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.50

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