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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.18, 848.10 and 404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.18, 848.10 and 404.36 is: 604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.18 : 848.10 = 404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.18/848.10 = 404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.18x = 848.10 × 404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.18x = 342,937.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,937.72/567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.64

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