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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.65, 782.82 and 494.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.65, 782.82 and 494.94 is: 681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.65 : 782.82 = 494.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.65/782.82 = 494.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.65x = 782.82 × 494.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.65x = 387,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,448.93/568.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.35

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