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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.28, 875.54 and 568.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.28, 875.54 and 568.67 is: 784.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.28 : 875.54 = 568.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.28/875.54 = 568.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.28x = 875.54 × 568.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.28x = 497,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,890.38/634.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.98

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