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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 848.07 and 506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 848.07 and 506.88 is: 756.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 848.07 = 506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/848.07 = 506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 848.07 × 506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 429,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,869.72/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.23

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