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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.50, 784.62 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.50, 784.62 and 335.58 is: 463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.50 : 784.62 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.50/784.62 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.50x = 784.62 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.50x = 263,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,302.78/568.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.15

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