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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 783.42 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 783.42 and 410.88 is: 566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 783.42 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/783.42 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 783.42 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 321,891.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,891.61/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.39

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