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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.61, 784.53 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.61, 784.53 and 329.28 is: 454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.61 : 784.53 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.61/784.53 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.61x = 784.53 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.61x = 258,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,330.04/568.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.32

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