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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.18, 848.34 and 481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.18, 848.34 and 481.32 is: 719.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.18 : 848.34 = 481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.18/848.34 = 481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.18x = 848.34 × 481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.18x = 408,323.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,323.01/567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.92

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