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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.56, 784.68 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.56, 784.68 and 335.76 is: 463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.56 : 784.68 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.56/784.68 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.56x = 784.68 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.56x = 263,464.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,464.16/568.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.39

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