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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.32, 782.89 and 318.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.32, 782.89 and 318.63 is: 439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.32 : 782.89 = 318.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.32/782.89 = 318.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.32x = 782.89 × 318.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.32x = 249,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,452.24/567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.71

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