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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 851.84 and 453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 851.84 and 453.32 is: 679.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 851.84 = 453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/851.84 = 453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 851.84 × 453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 386,156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,156.11/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.09

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