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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.48, 851.76 and 405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.48, 851.76 and 405.34 is: 607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.48 : 851.76 = 405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.48/851.76 = 405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.48x = 851.76 × 405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.48x = 345,252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,252.40/568.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.33

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