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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.24, 781.62 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.24, 781.62 and 434.46 is: 598.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.24 : 781.62 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.24/781.62 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.24x = 781.62 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.24x = 339,578.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,578.72/567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.65

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