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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.26, 848.19 and 437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.26, 848.19 and 437.12 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.26 : 848.19 = 437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.26/848.19 = 437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.26x = 848.19 × 437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.26x = 370,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,760.81/567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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