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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 854.52 and 294.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 854.52 and 294.95 is: 443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 854.52 = 294.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/854.52 = 294.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 854.52 × 294.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 252,040.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,040.67/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.23

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