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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.51, 784.62 and 411.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.51, 784.62 and 411.67 is: 568.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.51 : 784.62 = 411.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.51/784.62 = 411.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.51x = 784.62 × 411.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.51x = 323,004.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,004.52/568.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.16

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