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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.17, 933.11 and 568.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.17, 933.11 and 568.49 is: 851.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.17 : 933.11 = 568.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.17/933.11 = 568.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.17x = 933.11 × 568.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.17x = 530,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,463.70/623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.24

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