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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.60, 851.28 and 424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.60, 851.28 and 424.96 is: 636.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.60 : 851.28 = 424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.60/851.28 = 424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.60x = 851.28 × 424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.60x = 361,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,759.95/568.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.23

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