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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.50, 851.22 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.50, 851.22 and 447 is: 669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.50 : 851.22 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.50/851.22 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.50x = 851.22 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.50x = 380,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,495.34/568.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.30

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