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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.22, 846.86 and 532.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.22, 846.86 and 532.46 is: 794.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.22 : 846.86 = 532.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.22/846.86 = 532.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.22x = 846.86 × 532.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.22x = 450,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,916.96/567.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.96

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