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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.04, 982.74 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.04, 982.74 and 568.32 is: 847.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.04 : 982.74 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.04/982.74 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.04x = 982.74 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.04x = 558,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,510.80/659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.46

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