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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 783.92 and 480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 783.92 and 480.48 is: 662.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 783.92 = 480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/783.92 = 480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 783.92 × 480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 376,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,659.08/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.39

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