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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.34, 784.14 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.34, 784.14 and 335.42 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.34 : 784.14 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.34/784.14 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.34x = 784.14 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.34x = 263,016.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,016.24/568.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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