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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.96, 784.89 and 347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.96, 784.89 and 347.90 is: 479.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.96 : 784.89 = 347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.96/784.89 = 347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.96x = 784.89 × 347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.96x = 273,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,059.31/568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.93

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