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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 785.12 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 785.12 and 336.12 is: 463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 785.12 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/785.12 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 785.12 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 263,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,894.53/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.92

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