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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.68, 784.46 and 347.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.68, 784.46 and 347.55 is: 479.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.68 : 784.46 = 347.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.68/784.46 = 347.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.68x = 784.46 × 347.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.68x = 272,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,637.34/568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.42

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