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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 849.29 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 849.29 and 413.20 is: 618.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 849.29 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/849.29 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 849.29 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 350,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,925.62/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.92

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