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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.27, 846.48 and 505.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.27, 846.48 and 505.98 is: 755.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.27 : 846.48 = 505.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.27/846.48 = 505.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.27x = 846.48 × 505.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.27x = 428,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,303.85/567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.03

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