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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.57, 784.05 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.57, 784.05 and 475.28 is: 655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.57 : 784.05 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.57/784.05 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.57x = 784.05 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.57x = 372,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,643.28/568.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.40

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