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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.77, 785.48 and 428.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.77, 785.48 and 428.67 is: 591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.77 : 785.48 = 428.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.77/785.48 = 428.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.77x = 785.48 × 428.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.77x = 336,707.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,707.78/568.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.99

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