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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 784.86 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 784.86 and 332.66 is: 458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 784.86 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/784.86 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 784.86 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 261,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,091.53/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.99

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