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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 851.88 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 851.88 and 414.72 is: 621.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 851.88 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/851.88 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 851.88 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 353,291.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,291.67/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.51

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