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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.27, 850.11 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.27, 850.11 and 451.20 is: 676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.27 : 850.11 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.27/850.11 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.27x = 850.11 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.27x = 383,569.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,569.63/567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.17

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