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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.83, 783.58 and 495.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.83, 783.58 and 495.03 is: 681.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.83 : 783.58 = 495.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.83/783.58 = 495.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.83x = 783.58 × 495.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.83x = 387,895.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,895.61/568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.92

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