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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.38, 850.95 and 413.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.38, 850.95 and 413.94 is: 619.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.38 : 850.95 = 413.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.38/850.95 = 413.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.38x = 850.95 × 413.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.38x = 352,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,242.24/568.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.73

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