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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.99, 785.19 and 347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.99, 785.19 and 347.91 is: 480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.99 : 785.19 = 347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.99/785.19 = 347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.99x = 785.19 × 347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.99x = 273,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,175.45/568.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.11

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