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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.66, 784.65 and 347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.66, 784.65 and 347.70 is: 479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.66 : 784.65 = 347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.66/784.65 = 347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.66x = 784.65 × 347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.66x = 272,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,822.81/568.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.76

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