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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.98, 784.98 and 394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.98, 784.98 and 394.47 is: 544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.98 : 784.98 = 394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.98/784.98 = 394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.98x = 784.98 × 394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.98x = 309,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,651.06/568.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.22

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