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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.30, 782.87 and 318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.30, 782.87 and 318.62 is: 439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.30 : 782.87 = 318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.30/782.87 = 318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.30x = 782.87 × 318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.30x = 249,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,432.53/567.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.68

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