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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 784.44 and 332.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 784.44 and 332.37 is: 458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 784.44 = 332.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/784.44 = 332.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 784.44 × 332.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 260,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,724.32/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.67

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