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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 849.96 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 849.96 and 476.28 is: 713.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 849.96 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/849.96 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 849.96 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 404,818.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,818.95/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.97

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