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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.49, 784.53 and 347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.49, 784.53 and 347.45 is: 479.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.49 : 784.53 = 347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.49/784.53 = 347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.49x = 784.53 × 347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.49x = 272,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,581.03/568.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.49

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