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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.70, 784.43 and 347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.70, 784.43 and 347.41 is: 479.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.70 : 784.43 = 347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.70/784.43 = 347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.70x = 784.43 × 347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.70x = 272,523.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,523.53/568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.21

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