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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.61, 784.69 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.61, 784.69 and 332.72 is: 459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.61 : 784.69 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.61/784.69 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.61x = 784.69 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.61x = 261,080.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,080.39/568.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.16

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