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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.70, 998.42 and 568.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.70, 998.42 and 568.23 is: 852.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.70 : 998.42 = 568.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.70/998.42 = 568.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.70x = 998.42 × 568.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.70x = 567,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,329.36/665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.23

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