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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.14, 850.91 and 415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.14, 850.91 and 415.06 is: 622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.14 : 850.91 = 415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.14/850.91 = 415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.14x = 850.91 × 415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.14x = 353,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,174.50/567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.73

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