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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.36, 784.46 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.36, 784.46 and 335.52 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.36 : 784.46 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.36/784.46 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.36x = 784.46 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.36x = 263,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,202.02/568.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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