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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.12, 783.28 and 463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.12, 783.28 and 463.44 is: 640.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.12 : 783.28 = 463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.12/783.28 = 463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.12x = 783.28 × 463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.12x = 363,003.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,003.28/567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.08

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