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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.70, 785.32 and 428.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.70, 785.32 and 428.57 is: 591.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.70 : 785.32 = 428.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.70/785.32 = 428.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.70x = 785.32 × 428.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.70x = 336,565.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,565.48/568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.82

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