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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.08, 784.02 and 436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.08, 784.02 and 436.52 is: 603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.08 : 784.02 = 436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.08/784.02 = 436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.08x = 784.02 × 436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.08x = 342,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,240.41/567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.51

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