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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 846.05 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 846.05 and 489.24 is: 730.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 846.05 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/846.05 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 846.05 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 413,919.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,919.06/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.02

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