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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 784.17 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 784.17 and 335.43 is: 462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 784.17 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/784.17 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 784.17 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 263,034.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,034.14/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.73

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