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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.18, 850.83 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.18, 850.83 and 423.81 is: 635.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.18 : 850.83 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.18/850.83 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.18x = 850.83 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.18x = 360,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,590.26/567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.76

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