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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.90, 784.84 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.90, 784.84 and 335.62 is: 463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.90 : 784.84 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.90/784.84 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.90x = 784.84 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.90x = 263,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,402.40/568.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.01

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