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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.09, 851.09 and 404.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.09, 851.09 and 404.87 is: 607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.09 : 851.09 = 404.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.09/851.09 = 404.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.09x = 851.09 × 404.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.09x = 344,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,574.53/567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.62

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