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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.59, 784.47 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.59, 784.47 and 347.64 is: 479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.59 : 784.47 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.59/784.47 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.59x = 784.47 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.59x = 272,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,713.15/568.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.63

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