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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.96, 784.64 and 409.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.96, 784.64 and 409.07 is: 564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.96 : 784.64 = 409.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.96/784.64 = 409.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.96x = 784.64 × 409.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.96x = 320,975.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,975.67/568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.15

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