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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.12, 848.88 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.12, 848.88 and 464.16 is: 694.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.12 : 848.88 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.12/848.88 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.12x = 848.88 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.12x = 394,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,016.14/567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.77

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