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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.78, 784.92 and 335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.78, 784.92 and 335.92 is: 463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.78 : 784.92 = 335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.78/784.92 = 335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.78x = 784.92 × 335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.78x = 263,670.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,670.33/568.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.57

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