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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.28, 782.97 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.28, 782.97 and 334.54 is: 461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.28 : 782.97 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.28/782.97 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.28x = 782.97 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.28x = 261,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,934.78/567.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.74

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