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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.60, 784.73 and 411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.60, 784.73 and 411.73 is: 568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.60 : 784.73 = 411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.60/784.73 = 411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.60x = 784.73 × 411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.60x = 323,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,096.88/568.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.23

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