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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.35, 851.13 and 446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.35, 851.13 and 446.31 is: 668.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.35 : 851.13 = 446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.35/851.13 = 446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.35x = 851.13 × 446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.35x = 379,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,867.83/568.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.37

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