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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 854.96 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 854.96 and 460.08 is: 693.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 854.96 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/854.96 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 854.96 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 393,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,347.70/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.73

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