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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.86, 784.64 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.86, 784.64 and 347.92 is: 479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.86 : 784.64 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.86/784.64 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.86x = 784.64 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.86x = 272,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,991.95/568.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.89

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