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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.92, 784.89 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.92, 784.89 and 347.79 is: 479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.92 : 784.89 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.92/784.89 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.92x = 784.89 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.92x = 272,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,979.84/568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.82

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