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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.55, 784.62 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.55, 784.62 and 332.46 is: 458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.55 : 784.62 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.55/784.62 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.55x = 784.62 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.55x = 260,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,854.77/568.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.81

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