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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 784.54 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 784.54 and 335.58 is: 463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 784.54 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/784.54 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 784.54 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 263,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,275.93/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.16

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