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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.17, 849.95 and 323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.17, 849.95 and 323.19 is: 484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.17 : 849.95 = 323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.17/849.95 = 323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.17x = 849.95 × 323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.17x = 274,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,696.91/567.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.33

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