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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.90, 785.65 and 428.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.90, 785.65 and 428.79 is: 592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.90 : 785.65 = 428.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.90/785.65 = 428.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.90x = 785.65 × 428.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.90x = 336,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,879.94/568.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.16

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