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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.98, 852.66 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.98, 852.66 and 406.44 is: 609.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.98 : 852.66 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.98/852.66 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.98x = 852.66 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.98x = 346,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,555.13/568.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.08

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