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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.40, 784.43 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.40, 784.43 and 332.28 is: 458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.40 : 784.43 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.40/784.43 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.40x = 784.43 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.40x = 260,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,648.74/568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.57

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