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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.82, 784.62 and 411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.82, 784.62 and 411.64 is: 567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.82 : 784.62 = 411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.82/784.62 = 411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.82x = 784.62 × 411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.82x = 322,979.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,979.02/568.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.80

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