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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.43, 784.76 and 450.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.43, 784.76 and 450.87 is: 622.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.43 : 784.76 = 450.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.43/784.76 = 450.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.43x = 784.76 × 450.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.43x = 353,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,824.74/568.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.46

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