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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 784.64 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 784.64 and 335.76 is: 463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 784.64 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/784.64 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 784.64 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 263,450.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,450.73/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.30

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