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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.45, 852.49 and 294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.45, 852.49 and 294.51 is: 441.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.45 : 852.49 = 294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.45/852.49 = 294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.45x = 852.49 × 294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.45x = 251,066.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,066.83/568.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.67

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