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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.80, 853.58 and 429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.80, 853.58 and 429.68 is: 644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.80 : 853.58 = 429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.80/853.58 = 429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.80x = 853.58 × 429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.80x = 366,766.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,766.25/568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.81

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