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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 853.11 and 403.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 853.11 and 403.83 is: 605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 853.11 = 403.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/853.11 = 403.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 853.11 × 403.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 344,509.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,509.73/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.64

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