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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.68, 785.76 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.68, 785.76 and 444.60 is: 614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.68 : 785.76 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.68/785.76 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.68x = 785.76 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.68x = 349,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,348.90/568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.32

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