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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.95, 785.07 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.95, 785.07 and 329.58 is: 454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.95 : 785.07 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.95/785.07 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.95x = 785.07 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.95x = 258,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,743.37/568.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.77

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