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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.62, 849.44 and 476.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.62, 849.44 and 476.36 is: 711.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.62 : 849.44 = 476.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.62/849.44 = 476.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.62x = 849.44 × 476.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.62x = 404,634.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,634.30/568.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.61

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