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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.08, 781.51 and 442.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.08, 781.51 and 442.55 is: 609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.08 : 781.51 = 442.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.08/781.51 = 442.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.08x = 781.51 × 442.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.08x = 345,857.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,857.25/567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.89

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