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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.05, 782.97 and 457.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.05, 782.97 and 457.05 is: 631.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.05 : 782.97 = 457.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.05/782.97 = 457.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.05x = 782.97 × 457.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.05x = 357,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,856.44/567.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.08

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