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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.31, 853.40 and 544.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.31, 853.40 and 544.01 is: 816.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.31 : 853.40 = 544.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.31/853.40 = 544.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.31x = 853.40 × 544.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.31x = 464,255.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,255.23/568.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.91

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