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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.67, 784.62 and 347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.67, 784.62 and 347.54 is: 479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.67 : 784.62 = 347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.67/784.62 = 347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.67x = 784.62 × 347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.67x = 272,682.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,682.91/568.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.51

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