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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 782.40 and 493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 782.40 and 493.28 is: 680.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 782.40 = 493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/782.40 = 493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 782.40 × 493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 385,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,942.27/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.65

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