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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.57, 784.63 and 332.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.57, 784.63 and 332.69 is: 459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.57 : 784.63 = 332.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.57/784.63 = 332.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.57x = 784.63 × 332.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.57x = 261,038.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,038.55/568.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.11

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