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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 846.15 and 505.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 846.15 and 505.66 is: 754.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 846.15 = 505.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/846.15 = 505.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 846.15 × 505.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 427,864.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,864.21/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.58

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