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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.09, 850.81 and 469.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.09, 850.81 and 469.15 is: 703.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.09 : 850.81 = 469.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.09/850.81 = 469.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.09x = 850.81 × 469.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.09x = 399,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,153.33/567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.86

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