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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.51, 784.89 and 443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.51, 784.89 and 443.97 is: 612.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.51 : 784.89 = 443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.51/784.89 = 443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.51x = 784.89 × 443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.51x = 348,467.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,467.61/568.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.95

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