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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.20, 782.69 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.20, 782.69 and 318.47 is: 439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.20 : 782.69 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.20/782.69 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.20x = 782.69 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.20x = 249,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,257.78/567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.46

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