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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.52, 784.62 and 475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.52, 784.62 and 475.10 is: 655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.52 : 784.62 = 475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.52/784.62 = 475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.52x = 784.62 × 475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.52x = 372,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,771.98/568.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.69

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