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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.09, 782.57 and 318.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.09, 782.57 and 318.46 is: 439.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.09 : 782.57 = 318.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.09/782.57 = 318.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.09x = 782.57 × 318.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.09x = 249,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,217.24/567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.47

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