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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 781.41 and 442.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 781.41 and 442.47 is: 609.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 781.41 = 442.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/781.41 = 442.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 781.41 × 442.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 345,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,750.48/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.79

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