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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.15, 848.66 and 468.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.15, 848.66 and 468.74 is: 701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.15 : 848.66 = 468.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.15/848.66 = 468.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.15x = 848.66 × 468.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.15x = 397,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,794.30/567.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.39

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