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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.16, 849.97 and 306.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.16, 849.97 and 306.81 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.16 : 849.97 = 306.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.16/849.97 = 306.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.16x = 849.97 × 306.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.16x = 260,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,779.30/567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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