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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.56, 849.06 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.56, 849.06 and 460.08 is: 687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.56 : 849.06 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.56/849.06 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.56x = 849.06 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.56x = 390,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,635.52/568.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.06

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