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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.31, 850.70 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.31, 850.70 and 485.28 is: 726.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.31 : 850.70 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.31/850.70 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.31x = 850.70 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.31x = 412,828.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,828.91/568.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.42

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