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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.20, 783.12 and 419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.20, 783.12 and 419.84 is: 579.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.20 : 783.12 = 419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.20/783.12 = 419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.20x = 783.12 × 419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.20x = 328,785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,785.10/567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.66

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