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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.46, 784.44 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.46, 784.44 and 347.43 is: 479.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.46 : 784.44 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.46/784.44 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.46x = 784.44 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.46x = 272,537.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,537.99/568.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.44

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