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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.22, 782.76 and 331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.22, 782.76 and 331.06 is: 456.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.22 : 782.76 = 331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.22/782.76 = 331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.22x = 782.76 × 331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.22x = 259,140.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,140.53/567.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.86

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