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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.52, 864.52 and 568.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.52, 864.52 and 568.52 is: 846.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.52 : 864.52 = 568.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.52/864.52 = 568.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.52x = 864.52 × 568.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.52x = 491,496.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,496.91/580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.65

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