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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 850.55 and 412.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 850.55 and 412.21 is: 618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 850.55 = 412.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/850.55 = 412.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 850.55 × 412.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 350,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,605.22/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.33

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