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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.61, 784.79 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.61, 784.79 and 347.69 is: 479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.61 : 784.79 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.61/784.79 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.61x = 784.79 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.61x = 272,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,863.64/568.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.88

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