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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.13, 849.43 and 436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.13, 849.43 and 436.16 is: 653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.13 : 849.43 = 436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.13/849.43 = 436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.13x = 849.43 × 436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.13x = 370,487.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,487.39/567.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.27

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