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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.09, 782.52 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.09, 782.52 and 331.04 is: 456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.09 : 782.52 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.09/782.52 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.09x = 782.52 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.09x = 259,045.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,045.42/567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.80

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