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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.27, 850.44 and 474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.27, 850.44 and 474.51 is: 711.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.27 : 850.44 = 474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.27/850.44 = 474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.27x = 850.44 × 474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.27x = 403,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,542.28/567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.38

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