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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.78, 784.44 and 347.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.78, 784.44 and 347.65 is: 479.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.78 : 784.44 = 347.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.78/784.44 = 347.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.78x = 784.44 × 347.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.78x = 272,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,710.57/568.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.47

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