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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.50, 852.77 and 444.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.50, 852.77 and 444.99 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.50 : 852.77 = 444.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.50/852.77 = 444.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.50x = 852.77 × 444.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.50x = 379,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,468.70/568.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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