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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.78, 852.57 and 324.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.78, 852.57 and 324.78 is: 486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.78 : 852.57 = 324.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.78/852.57 = 324.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.78x = 852.57 × 324.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.78x = 276,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,896.06/568.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.82

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