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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.26, 781.83 and 462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.26, 781.83 and 462.12 is: 636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.26 : 781.83 = 462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.26/781.83 = 462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.26x = 781.83 × 462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.26x = 361,299.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,299.28/567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.92

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