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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.80, 785.71 and 446.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.80, 785.71 and 446.01 is: 616.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.80 : 785.71 = 446.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.80/785.71 = 446.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.80x = 785.71 × 446.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.80x = 350,434.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,434.52/568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.09

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