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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.63, 784.73 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.63, 784.73 and 344.64 is: 475.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.63 : 784.73 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.63/784.73 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.63x = 784.73 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.63x = 270,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,448.74/568.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.61

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