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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 785.08 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 785.08 and 439 is: 606.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 785.08 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/785.08 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 785.08 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 344,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,650.12/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.44

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