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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.14, 849.74 and 404.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.14, 849.74 and 404.51 is: 606.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.14 : 849.74 = 404.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.14/849.74 = 404.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.14x = 849.74 × 404.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.14x = 343,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,722.06/567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.07

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