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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 850.86 and 414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 850.86 and 414.76 is: 620.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 850.86 = 414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/850.86 = 414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 850.86 × 414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 352,902.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,902.69/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.39

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