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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.82, 784.51 and 347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.82, 784.51 and 347.63 is: 479.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.82 : 784.51 = 347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.82/784.51 = 347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.82x = 784.51 × 347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.82x = 272,714.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,714.42/568.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.44

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