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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.76, 851.85 and 405.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.76, 851.85 and 405.95 is: 608.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.76 : 851.85 = 405.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.76/851.85 = 405.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.76x = 851.85 × 405.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.76x = 345,804.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,804.25/568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.00

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