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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 851.73 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 851.73 and 431.31 is: 646.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 851.73 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/851.73 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 851.73 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 367,359.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,359.67/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.26

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