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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.28, 850.32 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.28, 850.32 and 323.28 is: 484.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.28 : 850.32 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.28/850.32 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.28x = 850.32 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.28x = 274,889.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,889.83/567.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.58

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