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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.39, 852.89 and 431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.39, 852.89 and 431.40 is: 647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.39 : 852.89 = 431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.39/852.89 = 431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.39x = 852.89 × 431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.39x = 367,934.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,934.59/568.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.33

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