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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.55, 784.62 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.55, 784.62 and 347.46 is: 479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.55 : 784.62 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.55/784.62 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.55x = 784.62 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.55x = 272,624.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,624.07/568.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.51

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