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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.94, 785.09 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.94, 785.09 and 332.88 is: 459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.94 : 785.09 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.94/785.09 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.94x = 785.09 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.94x = 261,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,338.65/568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.34

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