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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 850.92 and 494.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 850.92 and 494.48 is: 740.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 850.92 = 494.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/850.92 = 494.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 850.92 × 494.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 420,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,762.92/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.36

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