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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 781.98 and 493.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 781.98 and 493.22 is: 680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 781.98 = 493.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/781.98 = 493.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 781.98 × 493.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 385,688.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,688.18/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.20

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