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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.80, 785.16 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.80, 785.16 and 409.50 is: 565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.80 : 785.16 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.80/785.16 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.80x = 785.16 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.80x = 321,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,523.02/568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.27

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