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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.18, 850.56 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.18, 850.56 and 445.68 is: 668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.18 : 850.56 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.18/850.56 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.18x = 850.56 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.18x = 379,077.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,077.58/567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.35

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