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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.68, 784.56 and 413.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.68, 784.56 and 413.16 is: 570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.68 : 784.56 = 413.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.68/784.56 = 413.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.68x = 784.56 × 413.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.68x = 324,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,148.81/568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.00

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