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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.10, 850.65 and 475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.10, 850.65 and 475.30 is: 712.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.10 : 850.65 = 475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.10/850.65 = 475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.10x = 850.65 × 475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.10x = 404,313.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,313.95/567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.95

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