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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.90, 785.28 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.90, 785.28 and 348.04 is: 480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.90 : 785.28 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.90/785.28 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.90x = 785.28 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.90x = 273,308.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,308.85/568.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.42

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