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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.91, 785.37 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.91, 785.37 and 335.99 is: 463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.91 : 785.37 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.91/785.37 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.91x = 785.37 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.91x = 263,876.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,876.47/568.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.83

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