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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.18, 783.47 and 444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.18, 783.47 and 444.40 is: 613.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.18 : 783.47 = 444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.18/783.47 = 444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.18x = 783.47 × 444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.18x = 348,174.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,174.07/567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.87

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