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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.62, 852.47 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.62, 852.47 and 414.16 is: 620.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.62 : 852.47 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.62/852.47 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.62x = 852.47 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.62x = 353,063.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,063.45/568.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.91

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