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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 784.50 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 784.50 and 332.55 is: 458.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 784.50 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/784.50 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 784.50 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 260,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,885.48/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.79

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