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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.52, 851.22 and 438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.52, 851.22 and 438.20 is: 656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.52 : 851.22 = 438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.52/851.22 = 438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.52x = 851.22 × 438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.52x = 373,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,004.60/568.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.10

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