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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.48, 784.44 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.48, 784.44 and 347.49 is: 479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.48 : 784.44 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.48/784.44 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.48x = 784.44 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.48x = 272,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,585.06/568.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.50

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