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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.24, 849.66 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.24, 849.66 and 323.64 is: 484.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.24 : 849.66 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.24/849.66 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.24x = 849.66 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.24x = 274,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,983.96/567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.78

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