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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.48, 967.83 and 568.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.48, 967.83 and 568.59 is: 852.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.48 : 967.83 = 568.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.48/967.83 = 568.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.48x = 967.83 × 568.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.48x = 550,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,298.46/645.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.54

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