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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.11, 782.66 and 318.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.11, 782.66 and 318.46 is: 439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.11 : 782.66 = 318.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.11/782.66 = 318.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.11x = 782.66 × 318.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.11x = 249,245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,245.90/567.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.50

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