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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.92, 852.52 and 459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.92, 852.52 and 459.52 is: 688.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.92 : 852.52 = 459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.92/852.52 = 459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.92x = 852.52 × 459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.92x = 391,749.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,749.99/568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.59

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