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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.74, 784.80 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.74, 784.80 and 335.82 is: 463.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.74 : 784.80 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.74/784.80 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.74x = 784.80 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.74x = 263,551.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,551.54/568.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.40

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