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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.94, 852.56 and 466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.94, 852.56 and 466.94 is: 699.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.94 : 852.56 = 466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.94/852.56 = 466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.94x = 852.56 × 466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.94x = 398,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,094.37/568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.71

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