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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.88, 784.91 and 436.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.88, 784.91 and 436.25 is: 601.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.88 : 784.91 = 436.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.88/784.91 = 436.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.88x = 784.91 × 436.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.88x = 342,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,410.88/568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.91

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