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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.71, 853.05 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.71, 853.05 and 432.02 is: 648.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.71 : 853.05 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.71/853.05 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.71x = 853.05 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.71x = 368,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,530.40/568.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.01

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