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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 848.99 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 848.99 and 476.04 is: 711.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 848.99 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/848.99 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 848.99 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 404,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,150.82/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.13

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