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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.89, 855.23 and 466.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.89, 855.23 and 466.93 is: 701.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.89 : 855.23 = 466.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.89/855.23 = 466.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.89x = 855.23 × 466.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.89x = 399,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,331.28/568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.95

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