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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.31, 848.67 and 491.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.31, 848.67 and 491.13 is: 734.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.31 : 848.67 = 491.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.31/848.67 = 491.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.31x = 848.67 × 491.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.31x = 416,807.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,807.30/567.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.71

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