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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 846.18 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 846.18 and 534.50 is: 795.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 846.18 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/846.18 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 846.18 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 452,283.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,283.21/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.83

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