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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.32, 849.21 and 436.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.32, 849.21 and 436.99 is: 654.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.32 : 849.21 = 436.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.32/849.21 = 436.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.32x = 849.21 × 436.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.32x = 371,092.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,092.03/567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.11

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