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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.61, 784.71 and 347.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.61, 784.71 and 347.53 is: 479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.61 : 784.71 = 347.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.61/784.71 = 347.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.61x = 784.71 × 347.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.61x = 272,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,704.61/568.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.60

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