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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.36, 784.58 and 444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.36, 784.58 and 444.36 is: 613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.36 : 784.58 = 444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.36/784.58 = 444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.36x = 784.58 × 444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.36x = 348,635.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,635.97/568.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.41

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