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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.31, 851.31 and 446.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.31, 851.31 and 446.00 is: 668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.31 : 851.31 = 446.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.31/851.31 = 446.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.31x = 851.31 × 446.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.31x = 379,680.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,680.00/568.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.09

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