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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.96, 856.48 and 485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.96, 856.48 and 485.44 is: 730.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.96 : 856.48 = 485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.96/856.48 = 485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.96x = 856.48 × 485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.96x = 415,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,769.65/568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.75

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